Zugspitze Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Zugspitze: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Zugspitze month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -9° | -21° | 77 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -5° | -16° | 72 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | -3° | -14° | 111 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 1° | -10° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | 4° | -7° | 159 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juni | 10° | -1° | 168 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juli | 10° | -0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 11° | 1° | 126 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 6° | -4° | 115 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | 3° | -8° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -5° | -15° | 127 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -8° | -18° | 111 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zugspitze
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zugspitze compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zugspitze.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuschwanstein Castle | 23 km | 9°C | +13°C warmer | 1341 mm |
| Munich | 91 km | 11°C | +15°C warmer | 1023 mm |
| Swiss National Park | 103 km | 2°C | +7°C warmer | 841 mm |
| Munich Airport | 120 km | 11°C | +15°C warmer | 951 mm |
| Lake Constance | 121 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 1161 mm |
Beste Reisezeit Zugspitze
Go in Juni, Juli and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Mai, November and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zugspitze
Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 2°C is in line mit the 3°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 17 mm is forecast, which is enough und soak trails and slow traffic.
Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 2.962 m, air here runs roughly 19°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 21°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Mai, November and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Zugspitze is a mountain in Deutschland. Zugspitze is a mountain known as Germany's highest point. It sits at 2.962 m above sea level.
Aktuell sind es 1°C (34°F) in Zugspitze mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -1°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 0°C und 2°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 100%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 5/10 – grenzwertig.
Die beste Reisezeit für Zugspitze is Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist polar. Mai, November and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. August ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 11°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -21°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Munich Airport (MUC), about 120 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance and Lake Lucerne.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 2°C is in line mit the 3°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zugspitze today at 8.3/10. Overnight lows near 0°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Zugspitze
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Deutschland |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinaten | 47°25′16″N 10°59′7.1″E (47.4211, 10.9853) |
| Elevation | 2.962 m |
| Known for | Germany's highest point |
| Ortszeit | 11:38 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli and August |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zugspitze?
Zugspitze is a mountain in Deutschland. Its coordinates are 47.4211, 10.9853. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Zugspitze jetzt?
It is currently 1°C (34°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 85% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Zugspitze?
Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Zugspitze, which has a polar climate. Mai, November and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zugspitze in?
Zugspitze observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The Ortszeit is 11:38 AM.
What is the nearest airport und Zugspitze?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 120 km away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 183 km away and Venice Märco Polo Airport (VCE), 237 km away.
What are the top things und do in Zugspitze?
Popular options include Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance, Lake Lucerne, Lake Garda and Lake Como.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
