Weather & Climate In Bregenz

The town’s geographical features, which include being on the banks of Lake Constance and surrounded by the Swiss Alps, greatly influence its weather. Moreover, the town’s height and altitude significantly affect the temperature and precipitation swings.

Third-biggest lake in Central Europe, Lake Constance, has an impact on Bregenz’s climate. This innate characteristic can also cause the emergence of regional weather events and is essential in regulating temperature extremes. Predominant winds in this area include the south-bound foehn wind. At last, these other variables may be taken into account while assessing the local weather.

Spring in Bregenz brings about an amazing change in the surrounding landscape. A beautiful image is created when the city’s parks and gardens are covered with a brilliant variety of blooms as the temperatures rise gradually. Walking and riding outside are made much easier by the weather. Right now it’s a nice, reasonable temperature.

Bregenz is well renowned for its hot summers and plenty of sunshine. The pleasant break from the sweltering weather is offered by the near proximity to Lake Constance. A cooling impact of the lake helps to enhance the local climate. Both citizens and tourists love the city’s summertime calendar of outdoor activities and festivals.

Bregenz experiences usually warm autumnal temperatures and a breathtaking change in the foliage, which becomes vivid tones of red, orange, and yellow. The perfect time to explore the city’s natural splendor and participate in harvest festivals and other cultural activities that celebrate the season’s bounty is now.

Bregenz changes delightfully in the winter. Winter wonderland conditions are created in the town by the low temperatures and sporadic snowfall. The neighboring mountains provide a plethora of chances for winter sports lovers to engage in activities like skiing and snowboarding. Many people regularly attend traditional markets and joyous festivities throughout the holidays.

Bregenz enjoys year-round mild and pleasant weather.

10.4 °C (50.7 °F) is the average annual temperature; 1432 mm (56.4 inches) is the average annual rainfall.
At an average of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F), July is the warmest month; January is the coldest, at an average of 1.6 °C (34.9 °F).
At an average of 182 mm (7.2 inches), August is the wettest month; February is the driest, at 88 mm (3.5 inches).
At 8 km/h (5 mph) on average, May is the windiest month; October is the calmest, at 6 km/h (4 mph).

Average Temperature in Bregenz

Bregenz experiences yearly averages of 8.8 °C | 47.9 °F, with a range of -1.1 °C | 30.1 °F in January to 18.3 °C | 65.0 °F in July. Owing to variations in height, Bregenz’s temperature can fluctuate somewhat. Situated 435 metres (1427 feet) above sea level lies Bregenz itself. There are, nonetheless, additional taller places nearby, including the 1064-meter-high Pfänder mountain (3491-foot).

January and February are the iciest months of the year. Average high temperature is approximately 4 °C | 39 °F, while average low temperature is below freezing. The moderate air from the lake influences Bregenz, making snowfall not particularly common. It is nevertheless feasible, though. Snow depths in January average 5 cm (2 inches), and in February 4 cm (1.6 inches).

At average highs of about 22 °C | 71 °F and average lows of over 14 °C | 57 °F, July and August are the hottest months of the year. The lake’s presence raises humidity even as it serves to temper the heat. The weather may feel stuffy and oppressive because of this high humidity. August 8, 2003, had Bregenz’s hottest temperature ever recorded—37.2 °C (99 °F).

Usually moderate and pleasant, the transitional months of spring and autumn have average temperatures between 4 °C | 39 °F and 14 °C | 57 °F. The wind direction and the weather patterns can cause significant temperature swings from one day to the next. At -20.6 °C | -5 °F, on January 12, 1987, Bregenz recorded its lowest temperature ever.

Month	Avg. Temperature (°C)	Min. Temperature (°C)	Max. Temperature (°C)	Precipitation (mm)	Wind Speed (km/h)
Jan	1.6	-4.4	2.9	110	7
Feb	1.8	-4	3.9	88	7
Mar	6.6	-0.6	8.3	121	7
Apr	11.5	3.4	13.2	118	8
May	16.2	8.3	17.2	169	8
Jun	19.5	12.2	20.7	177	7
Jul	20.6	13.8	22.2	175	7
Aug	20.4	13.7	22	169	7
Sep	16.6	10.1	18	135	7
Oct	12.1	6.2	14.2	109	6
Nov	6.7	1.1	8.1	123	6
Dec	2.6	-2.8	3.9	124	7

Average Precipitation in Bregenz

At 1632 mm (64.3 inches), Bregenz receives more precipitation annually than the 1107 mm (43.6 inches) national average. Bregenz has a year-round humid climate with rain; there isn’t a clear dry season. Though snow, hail, and sleet are occasionally possible, especially in the winter and at higher elevations, rain is the main kind of precipitation.

At an average of 177 mm (7.0 inches) of rain, June is the wettest month. At 175 mm (6.9 inches) and 169 mm (6.7 inches), respectively, July and August trail closely behind. The Mediterranean Sea sends wet, unstable air throughout these months when the summer monsoon arrives. Thunderstorms and intense downpours are the result of this atmospheric state. At 130 mm (5.1 inches), June 25, 2016, was the heaviest day rainfall ever recorded in Bregenz.

At an average of 102 mm (4.0 inches), February is the month with the least amount of rain. At 109 mm (4.3 inches) on average, October comes in second. Systems of continental high pressure control the weather throughout these months. Easterly air brought by these systems is dry and chilly, which lowers precipitation and cloud cover. The smallest monthly rainfall ever recorded in Bregenz was 9 mm (0.4 inch) in February 1985.

Month	Average Precipitation (mm)
January	102
February	102
March	114
April	114
May	137
June	177
July	175
August	169
September	137
October	109
November	124
December	127

Average Humidity in Bregenz

At 77% relative humidity, Bregenz has a higher average than the 71% national average. Weather, precipitation, and wind direction are among the variables that affect the varying humidity levels all year round. Summertime brings with it a warmer, more humid air, while wintertime brings with it a colder, drier air.

November has the highest relative humidity of any month—82%). Closely following, December averages 80%. A temperature inversion brought on by the confluence of warm, moist air from the lake and cold air from the continent frequently results in hazy and overcast weather throughout these months. Several times, Bregenz has had relative humidity levels as high as 100%.

May has the lowest relative humidity, at 72%. At 74% relative humidity on average, April comes in second. There is sunshine and breeze during these months. This is so because clouds and precipitation are dispersed by the westward flow of dry and fresh air brought by high-pressure systems from the Atlantic Ocean. The record low of 13% in relative humidity was recorded at Bregenz on April 18, 2018.

Month	Average Humidity (%)
January	80
February	80
March	77
April	74
May	72
June	75
July	72
August	74
September	77
October	79
November	82
December	80

Average Wind in Bregenz

At 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph), Bregenz’s average wind speed is less than the 3.1 m/s (6.9 mph) national average. Because to geography and weather systems, the wind speed varies all year round. The lake and mountains in the vicinity create unique wind patterns that mostly determine the direction of the wind.

At 3.1 m/s (6.9 mph) average wind speed, May is the windiest month; April comes in second at 2.9 m/s (6.5 mph). Large-scale pressure differentials during these months have a big impact on the weather, generating strong winds from the north and west, such as the bise and föhn. On January 18, 2007, Bregenz saw its greatest wind speed ever recorded—28.8 m/s (64.4 mph).

At 1.9 m/s (4.2 mph) average wind speed, August is the calmest month; July follows closely at 2.1 m/s (4.7 mph) average wind speed. Thermal factors at this time of year cause light breezes to blow from the east and south. These winds include, for instance, the valley and lake breezes. The lowest wind speed ever recorded in Bregenz was 0 m/s (0 mph) on multiple occasions.

Month	Average Wind Speed (m/s)	Average Wind Direction
January	2.5	N
February	2.6	N
March	2.7	N
April	2.9	NW
May	3.1	NW
June	2.8	W
July	2.4	SW
August	1.9	S
September	2.2	S
October	2.4	N
November	2.5	N
December	2.5	N

Average Sunshine Hours in Bregenz

Bregenz receives less hours of sunlight annually—788—than the 2028 hours that are the national average. Moderate sunlight is experienced in Bregenz; days are more bright in the spring and summer and more overcast in the fall and winter. Fog, cloud cover, and day length all affect the number of sunlight hours.

June boasts the greatest sunshine—10 hours on average per day—followed by July and August, which both average 9 hours. Bregenz is in 47.5° N latitude, hence during these months the sun rises at roughly 5 a.m. and sets at around 9 p.m. June 21, 2019, saw the most daily sunshine hours ever recorded in Bregenz—15.5 hours.

At five hours of sunshine on average, December has the highest cloud cover; January and November follow with six hours per day. Bregenz is at 47.5° N latitude, hence during these months the sun rises at 8 a.m. and sets at 4 p.m. Several times, Bregenz had the lowest daily sunlight hours ever recorded—0 hours.