AI-generatedSaalbach-Hinterglemm at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 1,805 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,003 m
Climate in Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saalbach-Hinterglemm
The best time to visit Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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 219 mm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- 3.0 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
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Your best months: June – August
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
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2618:24
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 07:07–08:08 · evening 17:42–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:07 · evening 18:43–18:55
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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in October?
In October, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:26 – 18:24
- 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 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Saalbach-Hinterglemm: score 62 against 47. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 127 mmbetter | 219 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January1° · 2.8 h
In January, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 105 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in January12February4° · 3.8 h
In February, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 101 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in February15March7° · 4.7 h
In March, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in March43April12° · 5.7 h
In April, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in April59May17° · 5.7 h
In May, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 205 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in May60June20° · 6.1 h
In June, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in June62July22° · 6.5 h
In July, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 219 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in July61August21° · 6.3 h
In August, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 201 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in August62September17° · 5.2 h
In September, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 170 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in September47October13° · 4.5 h
In October, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in October13November7° · 2.9 h
In November, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in November7December2° · 2.4 h
In December, Saalbach-Hinterglemm is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 107 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saalbach-Hinterglemm
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 (10°). 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 | 8 | 1° | −8° | 2.8 h | 14 | 105 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | −7° | 3.8 h | 14 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | −4° | 4.7 h | 16 | 130 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 0° | 5.7 h | 16 | 124 |
| MayMay | 59 | 17° | 4° | 5.7 h | 21 | 205 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 20° | 9° | 6.1 h | 20 | 209 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 21 | 219 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 21° | 10° | 6.3 h | 19 | 201 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 17° | 6° | 5.2 h | 16 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 2° | 4.5 h | 14 | 127 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 7° | −3° | 2.9 h | 13 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −7° | 2.4 h | 15 | 107 |
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
47.39° N, 12.64° E · 1,003 m · Europe/Vienna
Sunshine hours in Saalbach-Hinterglemm
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, 41 % 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm: 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, Saalbach-Hinterglemm has about 14 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Saalbach-Hinterglemm
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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm
How breezy and how cloudy Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Saalbach-Hinterglemm: mostly cloudy, with about 4.5 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm
When Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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, Saalbach-Hinterglemm has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 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.
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Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.6 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
- 1,050 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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Saalbach-Hinterglemm vs Leogang
In October Leogang has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 47). During the day Leogang is 1 °C warmer than Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Leogang gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | Leogang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Saalbach-Hinterglemm
When is the best time to visit Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
The best time to visit Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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 Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 219 mm. The driest month is February with 101 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saalbach-Hinterglemm get?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Saalbach-Hinterglemm in?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
A nonstop flight from London to Saalbach-Hinterglemm takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saalbach-Hinterglemm?
Saalbach-Hinterglemm 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 47, Christmas holidays 8.