Kitzbühel at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,664 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 751 m
Climate in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Kitzbühel is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – March
What is the weather like in Kitzbühel in October?
In October, Kitzbühel is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:27 – 18:25
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kitzbühel
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 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Kitzbühel, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kitzbühel: 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, Kitzbühel has about 14 rainy days with 117 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 | 2° | −8° | 3.7 h | 14 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 4° | −6° | 4.5 h | 13 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 7° | −3° | 5.5 h | 16 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 0° | 6.7 h | 15 | 111 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 20 | 192 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 20° | 10° | 6.9 h | 19 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 19 | 198 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.6 h | 17 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 18° | 8° | 5.5 h | 15 | 157 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 14° | 4° | 4.7 h | 14 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 8° | −2° | 3.9 h | 13 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 3° | −6° | 3.4 h | 15 | 104 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
47.45° N, 12.39° E · 751 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Kitzbühel
The best time to visit Kitzbühel is from May to September. 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 July; the wettest month is July with 198 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kitzbühel for you.
Your best months: June – August
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 – Jul
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Kitzbühel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January2° · 4 h
In January, Kitzbühel is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 103 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in January16February4° · 5 h
In February, Kitzbühel is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 96 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in February19March7° · 6 h
In March, Kitzbühel is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in March47April12° · 7 h
In April, Kitzbühel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in April61May17° · 6 h
In May, Kitzbühel is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 192 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in May63June20° · 7 h
In June, Kitzbühel is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in June63July21° · 7 h
In July, Kitzbühel is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in July63August21° · 7 h
In August, Kitzbühel is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in August65September18° · 6 h
In September, Kitzbühel is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in September55October14° · 5 h
In October, Kitzbühel is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in October23November8° · 4 h
In November, Kitzbühel is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel in November9December3° · 3 h
In December, Kitzbühel is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 104 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kitzbühel.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 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 Kitzbühel
When is the best time to visit Kitzbühel?
The best time to visit Kitzbühel is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kitzbühel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Kitzbühel?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 198 mm. The driest month is February with 96 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kitzbühel get?
Kitzbühel gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kitzbühel in?
Kitzbühel uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kitzbühel?
A nonstop flight from London to Kitzbühel takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
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