AI-generatedSaalfelden am Steinernen Meer at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,664 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 748 m
Climate in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2518:23
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 07:06–08:07 · evening 17:41–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:06 · evening 18:42–18:54
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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in October?
In October, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:25 – 18:23
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, 40 % 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer: 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, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has about 14 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
How breezy and how cloudy Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer typically peaks at 9 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 66 % of the sky over Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
When Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 23 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), 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 | 9 | 2° | −7° | 2.8 h | 14 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 4° | −5° | 3.9 h | 13 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 7° | −2° | 4.9 h | 16 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 12° | 1° | 6.1 h | 15 | 111 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 20 | 192 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 19 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 22° | 12° | 6.9 h | 19 | 198 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 22° | 12° | 6.7 h | 17 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 18° | 8° | 5.4 h | 15 | 157 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 14° | 4° | 4.4 h | 14 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 8° | −1° | 2.8 h | 13 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 3° | −6° | 2.4 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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.43° N, 12.85° E · 748 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
The best time to visit Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer: score 64 against 56. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 64better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 4° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 17 |
| Rainfall | 117 mmbetter | 177 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 – 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.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 3 h
In January, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in January14February4° · 4 h
In February, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in February18March7° · 5 h
In March, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in March44April12° · 6 h
In April, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in April61May17° · 6 h
In May, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in May62June21° · 7 h
In June, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is mild: daytime highs average 21 °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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in June63July22° · 7 h
In July, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in July64August22° · 7 h
In August, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in August64September18° · 5 h
In September, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in September56October14° · 4 h
In October, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in October22November8° · 3 h
In November, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in November8December3° · 2 h
In December, Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer vs. Zell am See
In October the holiday weather in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer and Zell am See is about equally good (score 56 vs. 56). During the day it is about as warm in Zell am See as in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer. Zell am See gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer | Zell am See |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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.
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (ski score 50).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair · ski conditions
- 10 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 3 °C by day
- 2.6 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
When is the best time to visit Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
The best time to visit Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer 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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
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 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer get?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer in?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
A nonstop flight from London to Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer?
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (ski score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50 (Ski), May half-term 61, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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