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Krimml weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Krimml at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,670 h
Rain a year
1,806 mm
Climate
Mountain
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
1,066 m

Climate in Krimml

Krimml has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Krimml is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Krimml

The best time to visit Krimml is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 223 mm.

Krimml through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Krimml in spring

Mar – May

39

Poor

  • 8–17 °C by day
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 53 rainy days in all

Krimml in summer

Jun – Aug

61

Good

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 61 rainy days in all

Krimml in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 7–18 °C by day
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Krimml in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 1–4 °C by day
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

May – Sep

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Rainy months

May

18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms

Snow

Oct – May

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Krimml for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Keep in mindSnow

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 3°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 8°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 6°

07:2818:26

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 07:09–08:10 · evening 17:44–18:45
Blue hour
Morning 06:57–07:09 · evening 18:45–18:57

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 Krimml compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°10°
Night-time low4°−1°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Krimml in October?

In October, Krimml is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krimml.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 58 min07:28 – 18:26
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
66 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %

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 Krimml

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Krimml: score 62 against 48. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.

October vs September, Krimml
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score4862better
Daytime high13°18°
Night-time low2°6°
Sunshine4.2 h5.1 hbetter
Rainy days14better16
Rainfall126 mmbetter168 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Krimml month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January1° · 2.6 h

In January, Krimml is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 103 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in January
12February4° · 3.6 h

In February, Krimml is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 99 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in February
17March8° · 4.6 h

In March, Krimml is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in March
42April12° · 5.5 h

In April, Krimml is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in April
59May17° · 5.6 h

In May, Krimml is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 209 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in May
60June20° · 6.0 h

In June, Krimml is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in June
61July22° · 6.4 h

In July, Krimml is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in July
61August22° · 6.2 h

In August, Krimml is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 204 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in August
62September18° · 5.1 h

In September, Krimml is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in September
48October13° · 4.2 h

In October, Krimml is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in October
14November7° · 2.7 h

In November, Krimml is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in November
7December2° · 2.3 h

In December, Krimml is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 106 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krimml.

Krimml in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Krimml

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 2°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (9°). 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 2°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan91°−8°2.6 h14103
FebruaryFeb124°−7°3.6 h1399
MarchMar178°−4°4.6 h16127
AprilApr4212°0°5.5 h16124
MayMay5917°4°5.6 h21209
JuneJun6020°8°6.0 h21211
JulyJul6122°9°6.4 h21223
AugustAug6122°9°6.2 h19204
SeptemberSep6218°6°5.1 h16168
OctoberOct4813°2°4.2 h14126
NovemberNov147°−3°2.7 h13107
DecemberDec72°−7°2.3 h15106

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

47.22° N, 12.17° E · 1,066 m · Europe/Vienna

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Krimml

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,670 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 6.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.2 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 38 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Krimml, 38 % 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
Rain

Rain in Krimml: 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.

Per year
1,806 mm on 199 days
Wettest month
Jul · 223 mm
Driest month
Feb · 99 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 126 mm

In October, Krimml has about 14 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Krimml

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 45 min
Fair skin
about 60 min
Light brown skin
about 85 min
Olive skin
about 105 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Krimml

How breezy and how cloudy Krimml 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.

Year average
8 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Apr · 8 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 7 km/h
OctoberWind 7 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Krimml typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 62 %
Cloudiest month
May · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 66 %Sunshine 4.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Krimml: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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.

Snow
Snow

Snow in Krimml

When Krimml 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 days a year
74 days
Fresh snow a year
364 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 4Fresh snow 19 cmChance of snow 39 / 100

In October, Krimml has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 39 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.

Planning a trip to Krimml

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Krimml 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.

Krimml has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    35

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    59

    Fair

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    61

    GoodBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 2 °C by day
    • 2.5 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,030 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.

Good to know: Austria

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+43
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Krimml vs Gerlos

In October Krimml has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 41). During the day Gerlos is 1 °C cooler than Krimml.

Krimml vs Gerlos, in October
in OctoberKrimmlGerlos
Holiday weather score4841
Daytime high13°12°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJun – SepJul – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKrimml 13°Gerlos 12°
KrimmlGerlos
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Ranking

Austria in October: the best places

In October, Krimml ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Wörgl16°63
  2. 2Wattens16°63
  3. 3Zell am Ziller16°62
  4. 4Fügen16°62
  5. 5Rattenberg16°62
  6. 6Schwaz16°62
  7. 7Hall in Tirol16°62
  8. 8Mayrhofen16°61
  9. 21KrimmlThis page13°48
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Frequently asked questions about Krimml

When is the best time to visit Krimml?

The best time to visit Krimml 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 Krimml?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in Krimml?

Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 223 mm. The driest month is February with 99 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Krimml get?

Krimml gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Krimml in?

Krimml is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Krimml?

A nonstop flight from London to Krimml takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Krimml?

Krimml has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 59, summer holidays 61, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 8.