AI-generatedImst at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,650 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 823 m
Climate in Imst
Imst has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Imst is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Imst
The best time to visit Imst is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 212 mm.
Imst through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Imst in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Imst in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Imst in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Imst in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3418:32
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:15 · evening 17:50–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:15 · evening 18:51–19:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Imst compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Imst in October?
In October, Imst is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Imst.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:34 – 18:32
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Imst
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Imst (score 59 and 63). In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 111 mmbetter | 146 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Imst month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January3° · 2.7 h
In January, Imst is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 87 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in January14February6° · 3.6 h
In February, Imst is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in February29March10° · 4.7 h
In March, Imst is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in March51April13° · 5.4 h
In April, Imst is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 112 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in April58May18° · 5.3 h
In May, Imst is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 196 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in May60June22° · 5.9 h
In June, Imst is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 200 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in June61July24° · 6.2 h
In July, Imst is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 212 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in July60August23° · 6.1 h
In August, Imst is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 208 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in August63September19° · 5.1 h
In September, Imst is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in September59October15° · 4.1 h
In October, Imst is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in October24November9° · 2.8 h
In November, Imst is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in November9December4° · 2.3 h
In December, Imst is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 92 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imst.
Imst in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Imst
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 3° | −7° | 2.7 h | 13 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | −5° | 3.6 h | 12 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | −1° | 4.7 h | 15 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | 2° | 5.4 h | 15 | 112 |
| MayMay | 58 | 18° | 6° | 5.3 h | 21 | 196 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 22° | 9° | 5.9 h | 20 | 200 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 24° | 11° | 6.2 h | 20 | 212 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 23° | 11° | 6.1 h | 19 | 208 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 19° | 7° | 5.1 h | 15 | 146 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 15° | 4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 9° | −2° | 2.8 h | 13 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | −6° | 2.3 h | 14 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.25° N, 10.74° E · 823 m · Europe/Vienna
Sunshine hours in Imst
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Imst, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Imst: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Imst has about 13 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Imst
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Imst
How breezy and how cloudy Imst is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Imst typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Imst: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Imst
How often the day gets hot in Imst (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Imst has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Imst
When Imst is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Imst has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
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Imst in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Imst has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Imst compared
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Imst vs Landeck
In October the holiday weather in Imst and Landeck is about equally good (score 59 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Landeck as in Imst.
| in October | Imst | Landeck |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Imst ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Landeck15°61
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- 8Jenbach16°61
- 9ImstThis page15°59
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Frequently asked questions about Imst
When is the best time to visit Imst?
The best time to visit Imst is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Imst?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Imst?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 212 mm. The driest month is February with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Imst get?
Imst gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Imst in?
Imst is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Imst?
A nonstop flight from London to Imst takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Imst?
Imst has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 58, summer holidays 60, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 10.