Zugspitze Weather Forecast
Zugspitze weather: 16°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Zugspitze right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:26 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zugspitze
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 30° / 16° | 78% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 41° / 30° | 40% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | 32° / 22° | 93% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 25° / 20° | 44% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 28° / 16° | 6% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 18° / 13° | 12% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 20° / 10° | 13% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 19° / 6° | 12% | 4 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 21° / 8° | 14% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 26° / 7° | 7% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 28° / 8° | 6% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 12° / 3° | 8% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 7° / 2° | 18% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 12° / -12° | 22% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 26° / -10° | — | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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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Air quality and pollen in Zugspitze
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Zugspitze
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 11:26 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
