Cortina d'Ampezzo or Innsbruck in February?
On climate data, Cortina d'Ampezzo comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
Cortina d'AmpezzoPhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
InnsbruckPhoto: Tim Sackton from Somerville, MA · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Cortina d'Ampezzo | Innsbruck |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 0 °C | 2 °C |
| Average daily low | -10 °C | -7 °C |
| Rainy days | 7 rainy days (est.) ★ | 12 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 88 % | 87 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Innsbruck is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo is drier, with about 5 fewer rainy days.
Cortina d'Ampezzo or Innsbruck in February: the short answer
In February, Cortina d'Ampezzo comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Cortina d'Ampezzo 42/100 vs Innsbruck 31/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Cortina d'Ampezzo averages a climate score of 43/100, Innsbruck 40/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 0 °C in Cortina d'Ampezzo and 2 °C in Innsbruck — warmer in Innsbruck. Average daily lows are around -10 °C versus -7 °C.
On rain, Cortina d'Ampezzo sees about 7 rainy days in February and Innsbruck about 12 — drier in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Cortina d'Ampezzo records roughly 164 rainy days and Innsbruck about 188 — the drier of the two overall is Cortina d'Ampezzo. At their sunniest, Cortina d'Ampezzo reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (July) and Innsbruck about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Cortina d'Ampezzo has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Innsbruck has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Cortina d'Ampezzo scores higher in February (Cortina d'Ampezzo 47 vs Innsbruck 36).
Active & hiking: Cortina d'Ampezzo scores higher in February (Cortina d'Ampezzo 41 vs Innsbruck 30).
Family: Cortina d'Ampezzo scores higher in February (Cortina d'Ampezzo 40 vs Innsbruck 29).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Cortina d'Ampezzo leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Cortina d'Ampezzo carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.