Zugspitze Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Zugspitze: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Zugspitze month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -9° | -21° | 77 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | -5° | -16° | 72 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | -3° | -14° | 111 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 1° | -10° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | 4° | -7° | 159 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | 10° | -1° | 168 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 10° | -0° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 11° | 1° | 126 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 6° | -4° | 115 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 3° | -8° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -5° | -15° | 127 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -8° | -18° | 111 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zugspitze
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zugspitze compares met 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 reistijd Zugspitze
Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mei, november and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zugspitze
Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -7°C is 9.7°C below the 3°C typical for this month.
A 78% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,8 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 83 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -10°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 en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 21°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 83 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mei, november and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zugspitze is a mountain in Duitsland. Zugspitze is a mountain known as Germany's highest point. It sits at 2.962 m above sea level.
Op dit moment is het -8°C (17°F) in Zugspitze met bewolkt. Het voelt als -16°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -10°C en -7°C. De kans op neerslag is 78%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.2/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Zugspitze is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is polar. mei, november and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 11°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -21°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Munich Airport (MUC), about 120 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance and Lake Lucerne.
Kort gezegd. Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -7°C is 9.7°C below the 3°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,8 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 83 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -10°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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zugspitze?
Zugspitze is a mountain in Duitsland. Its coordinates are 47.4211, 10.9853. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Zugspitze nu?
It is currently -8°C (17°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 100% and wind is 32 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zugspitze?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Zugspitze, which has a polar climate. mei, 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 lokale tijd is 1:55 AM.
What is the nearest airport en Zugspitze?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 120 km away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 183 km away and Venice maaco Polo Airport (VCE), 237 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 25, 2026 at 1:55 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
