Climate Insights for Schwaz

Bezirk Schwaz, Tux Alps, Austria

Hottest
August
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low16°F low
Wettest
July
226 mm rain8.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Schwaz is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,743 mm of precipitation falls per year. Schwaz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Schwaz 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 -9°C. Schwaz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Schwaz is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 68.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Schwaz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Schwaz 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 16°F. Schwaz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -9°FebMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -6°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -5°AprMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°MayMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°JunMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°JulMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°AugMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°OctMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°NovMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°DecMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 35°FAverage: 27°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 31°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°F
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Temperatures in Schwaz vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Schwaz vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 23°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 99mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 81mmAprPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 65mmMayPrecipitation: 208mmSnow: 41mmJunPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 226mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 209mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 19mmOctPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 86mmDecPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 96mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 39inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 30inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 32inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 25inMayPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 16inJunPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 8inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 34inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 38in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Schwaz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,743 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 226 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 84 mm. That's 142 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schwaz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 598cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 99cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Schwaz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.3 in. That's 5.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schwaz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Schwaz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Schwaz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Schwaz 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Schwaz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C16 °F
-1 °C30 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
99 cm39 in
Feb
-6 °C20 °F
2 °C35 °F
5 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
75 cm30 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
4 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
103 mm4 in
81 cm32 in
Apr
-1 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
65 cm25 in
May
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
208 mm8.2 in
41 cm16 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h2 mph
226 mm8.9 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h2 mph
209 mm8.2 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h3 mph
160 mm6.3 in
19 cm8 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
126 mm4.9 in
33 cm13 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C39 °F
5 km/h3 mph
109 mm4.3 in
86 cm34 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
96 cm38 in