Geography of Zugspitze
Geography of Zugspitze: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Zugspitze
Neuschwanstein Castle is 14 mi to the north-west, Munich is 57 mi to the north-east, Swiss National Park is 64 mi to the south-west and Munich Airport is 74 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 47°25′16″N 10°59′7.1″E (47.4211, 10.9853)
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Summary
Zugspitze is a mountain in Germany. Zugspitze is a mountain known as Germany's highest point. It sits at 9.718 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 32°F (-0°C) in Zugspitze with overcast. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 31°F to 37°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Zugspitze is June, July and August. The climate is polar. May, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 51°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -6°F.
The closest major airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 74 mi away. Nearby highlights include Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance and Lake Lucerne.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 37°F is 13.7°F below the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Zugspitze today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 31°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Zugspitze month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | -6° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 22° | 3° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 26° | 8° | 4,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 34° | 13° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 39° | 20° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 49° | 30° | 6,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 49° | 32° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 51° | 32° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 44° | 25° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 37° | 19° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 6° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 17° | 0° | 4,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zugspitze?
Zugspitze is a mountain in Germany. Its coordinates are 47.4211, 10.9853. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Zugspitze right now?
It is currently 32°F (-0°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 18 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zugspitze?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Zugspitze, which has a polar climate. May, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zugspitze in?
Zugspitze observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:35 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Zugspitze?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 74 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 114 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 147 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 11:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
