AI-generatedSterzing at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 981 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 948 m
Climate in Sterzing
Sterzing 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 2 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Sterzing is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3018:29
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 07:12–08:12 · evening 17:48–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:12 · evening 18:48–19:00
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 Sterzing in October?
In October, Sterzing is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sterzing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:30 – 18:29
- 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
- 65 %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/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %72 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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 Sterzing
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 Sterzing, 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 Sterzing
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 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 Sterzing: 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, Sterzing has about 11 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sterzing
How breezy and how cloudy Sterzing 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 Sterzing 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 65 % of the sky over Sterzing: variable cloud, 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 Sterzing
When Sterzing 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, Sterzing has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 13 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sterzing
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 (−8°), 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 | 23 | 2° | −8° | 3.9 h | 9 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 4° | −6° | 4.8 h | 9 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 7° | −2° | 5.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 11° | 2° | 5.8 h | 13 | 80 |
| MayMay | 60 | 16° | 6° | 6.0 h | 18 | 114 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 17 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 17 | 101 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 22° | 12° | 6.6 h | 16 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 18° | 9° | 5.8 h | 11 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 13° | 5° | 4.4 h | 11 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 7° | −2° | 3.4 h | 11 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 3° | −7° | 3.3 h | 10 | 60 |
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
46.89° N, 11.43° E · 948 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Sterzing
The best time to visit Sterzing is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 114 mm of precipitation.
Sterzing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sterzing in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Sterzing in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Sterzing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Sterzing in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sterzing for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sterzing
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 Sterzing: score 75 against 55. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 75better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 78 mmbetter |
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
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Sterzing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January2° · 4 h
In January, Sterzing is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in January25February4° · 5 h
In February, Sterzing is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in February32March7° · 6 h
In March, Sterzing is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in March43April11° · 6 h
In April, Sterzing is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in April60May16° · 6 h
In May, Sterzing is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 114 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in May64June21° · 7 h
In June, Sterzing 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 17 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in June66July22° · 7 h
In July, Sterzing 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 101 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in July67August22° · 7 h
In August, Sterzing 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 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in August75September18° · 6 h
In September, Sterzing is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in September55October13° · 4 h
In October, Sterzing is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in October19November7° · 3 h
In November, Sterzing is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sterzing.
Sterzing in November19December3° · 3 h
In December, Sterzing is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °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 10 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sterzing.
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Sterzing vs. Brixen
In October Brixen has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 55). During the day Brixen is 4 °C warmer than Sterzing. Brixen gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sterzing | Brixen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Sterzing
Weather for your travel dates
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Sterzing 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.
Sterzing has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,000 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 Sterzing
When is the best time to visit Sterzing?
The best time to visit Sterzing 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 Sterzing?
July 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 Sterzing?
The wettest month is May with 114 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sterzing get?
Sterzing gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Sterzing in?
Sterzing uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sterzing?
A nonstop flight from London to Sterzing takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sterzing?
Sterzing has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 21.
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