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Best time to visit the Alps

the Alps covers 17 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are August, June and July, when daily highs average around 19 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in the Alps, ranked by climate

Ljubljana with its castle above the riverLjubljana
1Limited· 54

Ljubljana

Slovenia

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 14 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
The island in Lake Bled with its church and castleLake Bled
2Limited· 51

Lake Bled

Slovenia

Climate score

Average high: 22 °C 16 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Canals of Annecy's old town by the lakeAnnecy
3Limited· 51

Annecy

France

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 15 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Hohensalzburg fortress above the old town of SalzburgSalzburg
4Limited· 45

Salzburg

Austria

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 19 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Innsbruck with the Nordkette range behind itInnsbruck
5Unsuitable· 40

Innsbruck

Austria

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 19 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Chamonix in the valley below Mont BlancChamonix
6Unsuitable· 40

Chamonix

France

Climate score

Average high: 18 °C 14 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: August
Garmisch-Partenkirchen below the ZugspitzeGarmisch-Partenkirchen
7Unsuitable· 40

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 19 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Lake Königssee and the Watzmann near BerchtesgadenBerchtesgaden
8Unsuitable· 39

Berchtesgaden

Germany

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 19 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Car-free glacier village of Saas-Fee below 4,000-metre peaksSaas-Fee
9Unsuitable· 38

Saas-Fee

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 16 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Kitzbühel below the Tyrolean AlpsKitzbühel
10Unsuitable· 37

Kitzbühel

Austria

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 20 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Zell am See with its lake and snowy mountainsZell am See
11Unsuitable· 37

Zell am See

Austria

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 20 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
The Matterhorn above the village of ZermattZermatt
12Unsuitable· 36

Zermatt

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 15 °C 15 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
St. Moritz by its lake in the EngadinSt. Moritz
13Unsuitable· 34

St. Moritz

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 16 °C 18 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Interlaken between two lakes below the JungfrauInterlaken
14Unsuitable· 33

Interlaken

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 18 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Grindelwald below the north face of the EigerGrindelwald
15Unsuitable· 33

Grindelwald

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 18 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Sölden glacier ski area in the ÖtztalSölden
16Unsuitable· 33

Sölden

Austria

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 21 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Davos, a mountain town in the Swiss AlpsDavos
17Unsuitable· 32

Davos

Switzerland

Climate score

Average high: 17 °C 20 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:

Climate overview for the Alps

The highest overall climate score in the Alps goes to Ljubljana (54/100). These are mainly inland destinations, so the ranking focuses on comfortable sightseeing weather.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, August, June and July offer the most reliable conditions across the Alps.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Alps?

Climatically the best months across the Alps are August, June and July. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in the Alps has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Ljubljana leads with 54/100 — see the full ranking below.