Innsbruck
City in Austria
Innsbruck is a city in Austria with a population of about 132,500. Located 387 km from Vienna, it draws visitors to its historic sites including the Goldenes Dachl, Ambras Castle, and the Hofburg.
What to see
The city features several significant landmarks. Visitors can explore the Goldenes Dachl, the Hofburg, and Ambras Castle. Other points of interest in the city include the Bergisel Ski Jump, the Alpenzoo, the Triumphal Arch, St. Anne's Column, the Helbling House, and the Grassmayr Bell Foundry.
When to go
Temperatures vary significantly throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs around 21 °C, though these months also experience high rainfall, often exceeding 150 mm. The coldest period is from December to February, when temperatures drop as low as -8 °C. May and June see the highest frequency of rainy days, with 22 and 20 days respectively.
Getting there
Innsbruck Airport is located 4 km from the city center, making it the most direct arrival point for travelers.
Top sights in Innsbruck
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 162 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -6 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | -3 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 53 | 75 | 71 | 105 | 139 | 162 | 150 | 98 | 74 | 76 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Innsbruck (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Alpenzoo
- Bergisel Ski Jump
- Grassmayr Bell Foundry
- Helbling House
- St. Anne's Column
- Triumphal Arch, Innsbruck