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 16°F (-9°C) in Zugspitze with partly cloudy. It feels like 0°F. Today runs from 16°F to 30°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 1.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
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 52°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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 30°F is 6.7°F below the 37°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 53 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 16°F 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.
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 | 52° | 33° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 43° | 24° | 4,5 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 16°F (-9°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 23 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+01:00). The local time is 10:02 AM.
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 October 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
