Weather & Climate In Finkenberg
Finkenberg has typical continental climate with high seasonal and daily temperature changes, low humidity, and moderate precipitation. The orographic impact of the mountains also affects the climate; varying microclimates are created by their altitude, aspect, and exposure. At 7.6°C, Finkenberg experiences 156 frost days and 13 ice days on average annually. There are 115 wet and 83 snowy days on average out of the 1,066 mm of yearly precipitation.
| Month | Average Temperature (°C) | Average Precipitation (mm) | Average Humidity (%) | Average Wind (km/h) | Average Sunshine Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6.5 | 124 | 82 | 10 | 4 |
| Feb | -6.8 | 108 | 80 | 10 | 5 |
| Mar | -3.6 | 104 | 77 | 11 | 6 |
| Apr | 1.1 | 105 | 74 | 12 | 7 |
| May | 5 | 114 | 75 | 11 | 7 |
| Jun | 9.7 | 138 | 77 | 10 | 8 |
| Jul | 11.6 | 153 | 79 | 9 | 8 |
| Aug | 12 | 144 | 80 | 9 | 8 |
| Sep | 8.2 | 113 | 81 | 10 | 6 |
| Oct | 3.7 | 101 | 83 | 11 | 5 |
| Nov | -1.6 | 124 | 84 | 10 | 4 |
| Dec | -5.6 | 130 | 83 | 10 | 4 |
Seasonal Overview
Winter
January is the coldest month in Finkenberg, which experiences winter from December to March. January’s average low temperature is -6.9°C and its highest is 1.4°C. January has an average of 101 mm of precipitation, including 12 days with rain and 15 days with snowfall. January snow depths average 51 cm, peaking at 84 cm. January has 3.1 hours of sunshine on average, with a maximum of 5.4 hours.
Finkenberg experiences a bitterly cold winter with regular snowfalls and sporadic thawings. Particularly on the higher slopes and the glacier, where the snow cover lasts all year round, the snow quality is typically excellent. Finkenberg has 227 kilometres of slopes and 59 lifts during its ski season, which runs from late November to early may. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating and curling are among the winter sports offered in Finkenberg.
Spring
April to May is Finkenberg’s springtime, with May being the warmest month. May saw averages of 11.9°C, with minimums of 6.6°C and maximums of 17.2°C. May sees an average of 104 mm of precipitation, including 14 days with rain and 3 days with snow. May snow depths average 9 cm, peaking at 28 cm. May has an average daily sunlight duration of 6.5 hours, with a maximum of 9.4 hours.
Finkenberg has moderate, rainy springs with regular downpours and thunderstorms. Gradually melting the snow leaves behind lush fields and flowering flowers. For skiing on the glacier and hiking, bicycling, climbing, and paragliding, Finkenberg’s springtime is perfect. Finkenberg’s springtime festivities include the Hintertux Glacier King, the Zillertal Bike Challenge, and the Finkenberg Spring Festival.
Summer
July is the hottest month in Finkenberg, which has summer from June to August. July’s average temperature is 16.4°C; it can drop to 10.8°C at night and up to 22°C during day. July sees an average of 155 mm of precipitation, with 16 days with rain and 0 days with snow. July has an average daily sunlight of 7.4 hours, with a maximum of 10.1 hours.
In Finkenberg, summers are hot and muggy with regular downpours and thunderstorms. The height and the valley breeze help to cool the summer heat. Finkenberg offers excellent summertime opportunities for skiing on the glacier, mountain biking, climbing, and paragliding. Nature Park Zillertal Alps, Finkenberg Adventure Park, Hintertux Ice Palace, and Spannagel Cave are among Finkenberg’s summertime attractions.
Autumn
September through November is Finkenberg’s autumnal season; October is the coldest month. October’s average temperature is 7.1°C; it can drop to 2.9°C and rise to 11.3°C. October sees an average of 83 mm of precipitation, including 11 days with rain and 4 days with snow. October saw snow depths averaging 6 cm and peaking at 17 cm. October usually has 5.1 hours of sunshine a day, with a maximum of 7.6 hours.
Finkenberg experiences chilly, dry autumns with sporadic snowfalls and showers. Particularly on the valley and the lower slopes, the autumn colors are breathtaking. Finkenberg offers excellent autumnal conditions for skiing on the glacier, hiking, biking, climbing, and paragliding. The Finkenberg Autumn Festival, the Hintertux Oktoberfest and the Zillertal Oktoberfest are among the autumnal activities in Finkenberg.
