Kitzbühel or St. Moritz in February?
On climate data, St. Moritz comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
KitzbühelPhoto: Wolfgang Glock · CC BY-SA 3.0
St. MoritzPhoto: Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Kitzbühel | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 0 °C | -4 °C |
| Average daily low | -8 °C | -14 °C |
| Rainy days | 13 rainy days (est.) | 10 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 90 % | 88 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Kitzbühel is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- St. Moritz is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Kitzbühel or St. Moritz in February: the short answer
In February, St. Moritz comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kitzbühel 28/100 vs St. Moritz 36/100). 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 Kitzbühel averages a climate score of 37/100, St. Moritz 34/100. 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 Kitzbühel and -4 °C in St. Moritz — warmer in Kitzbühel. Average daily lows are around -8 °C versus -14 °C.
On rain, Kitzbühel sees about 13 rainy days in February and St. Moritz about 10 — drier in St. Moritz. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kitzbühel records roughly 198 rainy days and St. Moritz about 180 — the drier of the two overall is St. Moritz. At their sunniest, Kitzbühel reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and St. Moritz about 7 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kitzbühel has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while St. Moritz 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: St. Moritz scores higher in February (Kitzbühel 34 vs St. Moritz 41).
Active & hiking: St. Moritz scores higher in February (Kitzbühel 26 vs St. Moritz 34).
Family: St. Moritz scores higher in February (Kitzbühel 26 vs St. Moritz 34).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, St. Moritz 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, Kitzbühel 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.