Climate Insights for Zell am See

Bezirk Zell am See, Kitzbühel Alps, Austria

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low15°F low
Wettest
July
229 mm rain9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zell am See is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,771 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zell am See receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zell am See 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. Zell am See experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zell am See is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 69.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Zell am See receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zell am See 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 15°F. Zell am See experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°FebMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -7°MarMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°AugMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°OctMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 37°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°F
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Temperatures in Zell am See 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 -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zell am See 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 64°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 21°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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: 108mmSnow: 102mmFebPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 85mmMarPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 86mmAprPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 70mmMayPrecipitation: 188mmSnow: 49mmJunPrecipitation: 186mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 229mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 222mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 27mmOctPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 103mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 40inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 33inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 34inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 27inMayPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 19inJunPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 11inOctPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 35inDecPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 41in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Zell am See is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,771 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 229 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 95 mm. That's 134 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Zell am See receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 663cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 103cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zell am See is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.7 in. That's 5.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Zell am See receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 41in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/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: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Zell am See 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 January, averaging 6km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zell am See 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 January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zell am See 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 Zell am See 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 °C15 °F
-2 °C28 °F
6 km/h3 mph
108 mm4.2 in
102 cm40 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C33 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
85 cm33 in
Mar
-5 °C22 °F
4 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
109 mm4.3 in
86 cm34 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.5 in
70 cm27 in
May
2 °C36 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
188 mm7.4 in
49 cm19 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
186 mm7.3 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
9 °C47 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
229 mm9 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
222 mm8.7 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
27 cm11 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
10 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
127 mm5 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-4 °C24 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
90 cm35 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C30 °F
5 km/h3 mph
114 mm4.5 in
103 cm41 in