AI-generatedInnsbruck at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,690 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 570 m
Climate in Innsbruck
Innsbruck 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 4 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Innsbruck is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – October
Best for skiing: January – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
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Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Innsbruck in October?
In October, Innsbruck is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:31 – 18:29
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
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
Sunshine hours in Innsbruck
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 4.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Innsbruck, 42 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Innsbruck
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 it, 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.
Rain in Innsbruck: 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, Innsbruck has about 13 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 4° | −6° | 3.0 h | 13 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | −4° | 4.1 h | 12 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 9° | 0° | 5.1 h | 15 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 13° | 4° | 5.6 h | 16 | 115 |
| MayMay | 58 | 18° | 8° | 5.4 h | 21 | 203 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 22° | 12° | 5.7 h | 20 | 205 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 24° | 14° | 6.2 h | 20 | 215 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 24° | 14° | 6.1 h | 19 | 211 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 20° | 10° | 5.4 h | 16 | 154 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 16° | 6° | 4.6 h | 13 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 10° | 0° | 3.2 h | 13 | 99 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | −4° | 2.5 h | 14 | 94 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)
47.26° N, 11.39° E · 570 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Innsbruck
The best time to visit Innsbruck is from July to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 215 mm.
Innsbruck through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Innsbruck in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Innsbruck in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Innsbruck in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Innsbruck in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Innsbruck for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Jan – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Innsbruck month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 3 h
In January, Innsbruck is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in January16February6° · 4 h
In February, Innsbruck is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in February30March9° · 5 h
In March, Innsbruck is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 109 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in March49April13° · 6 h
In April, Innsbruck is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 115 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in April58May18° · 5 h
In May, Innsbruck is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 203 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in May59June22° · 6 h
In June, Innsbruck is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 205 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in June61July24° · 6 h
In July, Innsbruck is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in July60August24° · 6 h
In August, Innsbruck is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in August63September20° · 5 h
In September, Innsbruck is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 154 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in September65October16° · 5 h
In October, Innsbruck is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in October30November10° · 3 h
In November, Innsbruck is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck in November9December5° · 3 h
In December, Innsbruck is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck vs. Garmisch-Partenkirchen
In October Innsbruck has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs. 55). During the day Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 2 °C cooler than Innsbruck. Garmisch-Partenkirchen gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Innsbruck | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Innsbruck ranks 1 of 7 destinations in this country.
- InnsbruckThis page16°65
- 2Vienna15°59
- 3Kitzbühel14°54
- 4Salzburg14°47
- 5St. Anton am Arlberg12°45
- 6Ischgl12°45
- 7Sölden11°41
Planning a trip to Innsbruck
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 980 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Innsbruck
When is the best time to visit Innsbruck?
The best time to visit Innsbruck is from July to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Innsbruck?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Innsbruck?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 215 mm. The driest month is February with 84 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Innsbruck get?
Innsbruck gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Innsbruck in?
Innsbruck uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Innsbruck?
A nonstop flight from London to Innsbruck takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 980 km.
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