- Rain mm/yr
- 1,275
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Winter is peak tourist season (December–March) with highest accommodation prices. Christmas/New Year and Austrian school holidays (February half-term) are most crowded and expensive.
- Mid-January and early March offer the best value for accommodation combined with reliable snow and manageable crowds.
- July–August are the best for hiking and summer activities but expect afternoon thunderstorms and bring warm layers despite mild daytime temperatures.
- February has the lowest rainfall for the year, making it relatively dry for a high-altitude Alpine resort.
- Summer nights are cold (avg 7°C (45°F) in July); jacket and sweater are essential even during warmest months.
- St. Anton's position on the northern Alps edge means it catches incoming storms early, ensuring good snow cover but frequent mid-season weather fronts.
Overview
Cold mountain climate with very cold winters below freezing and cool to mild summers. Located at 1,300m elevation in the Austrian Alps.
Rainfall
- Character
- Quite abundant; moderate variation throughout year
- Driest Month
- April (65 mm)
- Wettest Months
- July–August (160 mm each)
- Annual Total Mm
- 1275
Snowfall
- Season
- December–mid-April
- Deepest
- Around March, especially early March. Mid-January and early March both offer reliable coverage.
- Annual Total Cm
- 330
- Notes
- Snow-sure resort due to altitude and reliable snowfall. Base coverage at village level (1,304m) can be thin in early December.
Best Months
- Skiing
- December (early season, lower prices) or January–February (deep snow, mid-January statistically snowiest)
- Summer Activities
- July–August (mildest)
Peak Season
- Season
- Winter (December–March)
- Notes
- December–January has deepest snow (mid-January statistically snowiest). Late February–early March offers best value with longer days and manageable crowds. December crowded over Christmas/New Year.
Temperature
- Month
- January
- Avg Low
- -11
- Celsius
- Yes
- Avg High
- -4
- Fahrenheit
- Yes
Worst Months
- Weather
- Late April–May and October–November (wet, unpredictable)
- For Skiing
- Late April onward (spring skiing only; season ends mid-April)
Off Peak Season
- Season
- Summer (June–September)
- Notes
- Warmest and mildest months. June–August is slower tourism season with lower accommodation costs. Afternoon thunderstorms common. Cold at night; jacket and sweater recommended.
Temperature
- Month
- July
- Avg Low
- 7
- Celsius
- Yes
- Avg High
- 18
- Fahrenheit
- Yes
Temperature Extremes
- Celsius
- Yes
- Fahrenheit
- Yes
- Coldest Recorded
- -26
- Warmest Recorded
- 33
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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