Climate in Innsbruck — Annual Weather Overview
Innsbruck has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 25.6°C) and the coolest is January (5.9°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 19.7°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1394mm. August is the wettest month at 189.5mm, while January averages just 70.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 15.0°C, 327mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.0°C, 492mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 17.0°C, 320mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.1°C, 255mm rain.
Innsbruck — Monthly Temperatures
Innsbruck — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Innsbruck stays reasonable all year.
Innsbruck weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9°C | -2.8°C | 70.0mm | 5.8h | 12 | 10/10 |
| February | 8.8°C | -1.1°C | 80.0mm | 7.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.6°C | 1.4°C | 75.0mm | 8.6h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 14.6°C | 4.3°C | 89.5mm | 9.9h | 16 | 10/10 |
| May | 18.9°C | 8.8°C | 162.3mm | 9.8h | 20 | 9/10 |
| June | 24.7°C | 13.4°C | 146.3mm | 11.6h | 17 | 9/10 |
| July | 25.6°C | 14.8°C | 155.8mm | 11.9h | 18 | 9/10 |
| August | 24.8°C | 14.6°C | 189.5mm | 10.2h | 16 | 9/10 |
| September | 22.3°C | 11.8°C | 114.3mm | 9.7h | 11 | 9/10 |
| October | 17.8°C | 7.6°C | 99.5mm | 7.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| November | 10.8°C | 2.4°C | 106.3mm | 5.8h | 12 | 9/10 |
| December | 6.5°C | -1.2°C | 105.1mm | 4.8h | 14 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Innsbruck have?
Innsbruck has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 5.9°C in January to 25.6°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Innsbruck?
July is the hottest month in Innsbruck, with average highs of 25.6°C and lows of 14.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Innsbruck?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5.9°C and lows of -2.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Innsbruck?
August is the wettest month, averaging 189.5mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
How much rain does Innsbruck get per year?
Innsbruck receives around 1394mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (70.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Innsbruck?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.