Climate Overview
The climate in Sonthofen is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1713mm of precipitation falls per year. Sonthofen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sonthofen 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 -6°C. Sonthofen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sonthofen 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 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sonthofen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1713mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 199mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 88mm. That's 111mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sonthofen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 456cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 121cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Sonthofen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
3 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Sonthofen, which began on March 20, 2026. Sonthofen 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 415mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 558mm across the season with a monthly average of 186mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 353mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Expect around 66cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -6 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 271cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Sonthofen 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.
