Climate Overview
The climate in Bad Tölz is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1554mm of precipitation falls per year. Bad Tölz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bad Tölz 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Bad Tölz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bad Tölz vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°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.
Precipitation
Bad Tölz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1554mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 196mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 84mm. That's 112mm 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. Bad Tölz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 268cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 73cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bad Tölz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.
Seasons
7 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Bad Tölz, which began on June 21, 2026. Bad Tölz 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 554mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Expect around 38cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -4 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Expect around 165cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bad Tölz 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.
