AI-generatedZell am Ziller at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 1,806 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 578 m
Climate in Zell am Ziller
Zell am Ziller has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Zell am Ziller is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zell am Ziller
The best time to visit Zell am Ziller is in April and from June to October. 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 231 mm.
Zell am Ziller through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zell am Ziller in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Zell am Ziller in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Zell am Ziller in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Zell am Ziller in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 41 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: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April, June – October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2918:27
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 07:10–08:11 · evening 17:45–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:10 · evening 18:46–18:58
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 Zell am Ziller compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Zell am Ziller in October?
In October, Zell am Ziller is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:29 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
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 Zell am Ziller
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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Zell am Ziller (score 62 and 62). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 122 mmbetter | 165 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zell am Ziller month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January4° · 2.9 h
In January, Zell am Ziller is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in January18February7° · 3.9 h
In February, Zell am Ziller is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in February34March11° · 4.7 h
In March, Zell am Ziller is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in March60April15° · 5.6 h
In April, Zell am Ziller is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.6 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 good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in April59May20° · 5.6 h
In May, Zell am Ziller is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 211 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in May60June24° · 6.1 h
In June, Zell am Ziller is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 218 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in June61July25° · 6.4 h
In July, Zell am Ziller is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 231 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in July61August25° · 6.2 h
In August, Zell am Ziller is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in August62September21° · 5.2 h
In September, Zell am Ziller is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in September62October16° · 4.3 h
In October, Zell am Ziller is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in October29November10° · 3.0 h
In November, Zell am Ziller is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in November8December5° · 2.5 h
In December, Zell am Ziller is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 102 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zell am Ziller.
Zell am Ziller in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zell am Ziller
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 (−5°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 4° | −5° | 2.9 h | 14 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 7° | −4° | 3.9 h | 13 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 0° | 4.7 h | 16 | 121 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 15° | 3° | 5.6 h | 16 | 124 |
| MayMay | 59 | 20° | 7° | 5.6 h | 21 | 211 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 24° | 11° | 6.1 h | 21 | 218 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 25° | 13° | 6.4 h | 21 | 231 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 25° | 12° | 6.2 h | 19 | 216 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 21° | 9° | 5.2 h | 16 | 165 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 16° | 5° | 4.3 h | 14 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 10° | 0° | 3.0 h | 13 | 105 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | −4° | 2.5 h | 14 | 102 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zell am Ziller
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Zell am Ziller, 39 % 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
Rain in Zell am Ziller: 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, Zell am Ziller has about 14 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zell am Ziller
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zell am Ziller
How breezy and how cloudy Zell am Ziller 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 Zell am Ziller typically peaks at 8 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 67 % of the sky over Zell am Ziller: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Zell am Ziller
How often the day gets hot in Zell am Ziller (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Zell am Ziller has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Zell am Ziller
When Zell am Ziller 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, Zell am Ziller has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 38 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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Zell am Ziller 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.
Zell am Ziller has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 5.7 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
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.7 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
- 1,010 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.
Good to know: Austria
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +43
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Zell am Ziller vs Mayrhofen
In October the holiday weather in Zell am Ziller and Mayrhofen is about equally good (score 62 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Mayrhofen as in Zell am Ziller.
| in October | Zell am Ziller | Mayrhofen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr, Jun – Oct | Jun – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Zell am Ziller
When is the best time to visit Zell am Ziller?
The best time to visit Zell am Ziller is in April and from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zell am Ziller?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Zell am Ziller?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 231 mm. The driest month is February with 94 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zell am Ziller get?
Zell am Ziller gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Zell am Ziller in?
Zell am Ziller is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zell am Ziller?
A nonstop flight from London to Zell am Ziller takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zell am Ziller?
Zell am Ziller has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 59, summer holidays 61, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 9.