AI-generatedMontafon at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 1,832 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 706 m
Climate in Montafon
Montafon has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Montafon is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3718:35
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 07:18–08:19 · evening 17:54–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:18 · evening 18:54–19:06
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.
What is the weather like in Montafon in October?
In October, Montafon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Montafon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:37 – 18:35
- 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
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Montafon
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 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Montafon, 35 % 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 Montafon
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 Montafon: 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, Montafon has about 13 rainy days with 123 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Montafon
How breezy and how cloudy Montafon 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 Montafon typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Montafon: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 in Montafon
When Montafon 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, Montafon has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 29 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montafon
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 10 | 3° | −6° | 2.6 h | 13 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 5° | −5° | 3.4 h | 12 | 103 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | −2° | 4.4 h | 15 | 121 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 12° | 1° | 5.1 h | 15 | 124 |
| MayMay | 58 | 17° | 6° | 5.3 h | 20 | 193 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 21° | 10° | 6.0 h | 20 | 212 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 22° | 12° | 6.3 h | 20 | 222 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 22° | 12° | 5.9 h | 19 | 224 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 18° | 9° | 4.9 h | 15 | 155 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 14° | 5° | 3.8 h | 13 | 123 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 8° | −1° | 2.5 h | 14 | 123 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 4° | −5° | 2.2 h | 14 | 121 |
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). Sources & licences
47.12° N, 9.87° E · 706 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Montafon
The best time to visit Montafon 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 most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 224 mm.
Montafon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montafon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Montafon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Montafon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Montafon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montafon for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Montafon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Montafon: score 62 against 55. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 62better |
| Day high | 14° | 18° |
| Night low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 123 mmbetter | 155 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Montafon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 3 h
In January, Montafon is freezing 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 13 days, totalling 110 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in January13February5° · 3 h
In February, Montafon is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in February21March8° · 4 h
In March, Montafon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 121 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in March45April12° · 5 h
In April, Montafon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in April58May17° · 5 h
In May, Montafon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in May60June21° · 6 h
In June, Montafon is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 212 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in June61July22° · 6 h
In July, Montafon 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 222 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in July60August22° · 6 h
In August, Montafon 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 19 days, adding up to 224 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in August62September18° · 5 h
In September, Montafon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in September55October14° · 4 h
In October, Montafon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in October20November8° · 3 h
In November, Montafon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 123 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montafon.
Montafon in November8December4° · 2 h
In December, Montafon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 121 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montafon.
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Montafon vs. Bludenz
In October the holiday weather in Montafon and Bludenz is about equally good (score 55 vs. 57). During the day Bludenz is 1 °C warmer than Montafon.
| in October | Montafon | Bludenz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Montafon ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Montafon
Weather for your travel dates
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Montafon 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.
Montafon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good · ski conditions
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 3 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 890 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.
Frequently asked questions about Montafon
When is the best time to visit Montafon?
The best time to visit Montafon 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 Montafon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Montafon?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 224 mm. The driest month is February with 103 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montafon get?
Montafon gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Montafon in?
Montafon uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montafon?
A nonstop flight from London to Montafon takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montafon?
Montafon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61 (Ski), May half-term 58, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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