Sölden or Kitzbühel in February?
On climate data, Sölden comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
SöldenPhoto: pictures Jettcom · CC BY 3.0
KitzbühelPhoto: Wolfgang Glock · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Sölden | Kitzbühel |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -3 °C | 0 °C |
| Average daily low | -13 °C | -8 °C |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) ★ | 13 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 93 % | 90 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Kitzbühel is about 3 °C warmer by day.
Sölden or Kitzbühel in February: the short answer
In February, Sölden comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Sölden 32/100 vs Kitzbühel 28/100). 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 Sölden averages a climate score of 33/100, Kitzbühel 37/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -3 °C in Sölden and 0 °C in Kitzbühel — warmer in Kitzbühel. Average daily lows are around -13 °C versus -8 °C.
On rain, Sölden sees about 11 rainy days in February and Kitzbühel about 13 — drier in Sölden. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Sölden records roughly 194 rainy days and Kitzbühel about 198 — the drier of the two overall is Sölden. At their sunniest, Sölden reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Kitzbühel 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, Sölden has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Kitzbühel 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: Sölden scores higher in February (Sölden 38 vs Kitzbühel 34).
Active & hiking: Sölden scores higher in February (Sölden 30 vs Kitzbühel 26).
Family: Sölden scores higher in February (Sölden 29 vs Kitzbühel 26).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Sölden 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.