Month guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in August
What August is really like in Innsbruck: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Peak summer with open huts and long hikes; the old town is busy with coach tours.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Innsbruck: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with July (26°C (79°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm valley days, open huts and cable cars for hiking, mountain biking and festivals, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Innsbruck Festival of Early Music continues (usually until late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Altstadt
Hofkirche
The Court Church holds the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian I, surrounded by 28 larger-than-life bronze statues of his ancestors and heroes, among them King Arthur, cast in the 16th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Altstadt
Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
Head upstairs to the reconstructed panelled rooms from Gothic to Biedermeier periods.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Wilten
Tirol Panorama
On Bergisel, this museum displays a 1,000-square-metre circular painting of the 1809 Battle of Bergisel, in which Tyrolean militia under Andreas Hofer fought Bavarian and French troops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Castle · Amras
Schloss Ambras
Take the shuttle or tram and bus from the centre and allow time for the park.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 13°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Innsbruck?
One of the best months to visit Innsbruck, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June–July, September and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Innsbruck?
It is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Peak summer with open huts and long hikes; the old town is busy with coach tours.
+How warm is Innsbruck in August?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Innsbruck in August?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.