Sölden at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 1,627 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,368 m
Climate in Sölden
Sölden has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Sölden is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – July
Best for skiing: December – April
What is the weather like in Sölden in October?
In October, Sölden is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sölden.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:32 – 18:31
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Sölden
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 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sölden, 44 % 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 Sölden: 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, Sölden has about 13 rainy days with 114 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 | 15 | −1° | −11° | 4.1 h | 13 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 1° | −9° | 4.8 h | 12 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 4° | −5° | 5.7 h | 15 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 8° | −2° | 6.4 h | 15 | 108 |
| MayMay | 39 | 12° | 2° | 5.6 h | 22 | 189 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 21 | 195 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 19° | 8° | 6.3 h | 21 | 210 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 19° | 8° | 5.8 h | 20 | 207 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 15° | 5° | 5.2 h | 16 | 142 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 11° | 1° | 4.8 h | 13 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 5° | −6° | 4.1 h | 13 | 102 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 0° | −10° | 3.7 h | 13 | 91 |
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)
46.97° N, 11.00° E · 1,368 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Sölden
The best time to visit Sölden is from June to July. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 210 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sölden for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,000 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Sölden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January-1° · 4 h
In January, Sölden is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 84 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in January18February1° · 5 h
In February, Sölden is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 80 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in February15March4° · 6 h
In March, Sölden is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in March26April8° · 6 h
In April, Sölden is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in April39May12° · 6 h
In May, Sölden is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 189 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in May60June17° · 6 h
In June, Sölden is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 195 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in June61July19° · 6 h
In July, Sölden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in July59August19° · 6 h
In August, Sölden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 207 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in August57September15° · 5 h
In September, Sölden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 142 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in September42October11° · 5 h
In October, Sölden is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in October15November5° · 4 h
In November, Sölden is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in November13December0° · 4 h
In December, Sölden is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sölden.
Sölden in DecemberPlanning a trip to Sölden
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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 Sölden
When is the best time to visit Sölden?
The best time to visit Sölden is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sölden?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Sölden?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 210 mm. The driest month is February with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sölden get?
Sölden gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Sölden in?
Sölden uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sölden?
A nonstop flight from London to Sölden takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
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