Climate Overview
The climate in Gries am Brenner is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1556mm of precipitation falls per year. Gries am Brenner receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gries am Brenner is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Gries am Brenner experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gries am Brenner vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gries am Brenner is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1556mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 205mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 84mm. That's 121mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Gries am Brenner receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 714cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 116cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Gries am Brenner is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
88 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Gries am Brenner, which began on June 21, 2026. Gries am Brenner is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -6 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 555mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -5 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 359mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Expect around 179cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -11 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 296mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Expect around 293cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gries am Brenner based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
