Month guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in February
What February is really like in Innsbruck: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bbb, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Reliable snow in the ski areas and sunny, crisp days; school holidays make some weeks busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Innsbruck: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:38
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Snowy, cold and busy, with several ski areas nearby, Christmas markets and the Bergisel ski jumping in early January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnival (Fasching) events (February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Altstadt
Innsbruck Cathedral
The Cathedral of St.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Wilten
Grassmayr Bell Foundry
It is a 10-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof and pairs well with Wilten Basilica.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Altstadt
Golden Roof
The late-Gothic oriel balcony on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße is roofed with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles and was built around 1500 for Emperor Maximilian I to watch events in the square below.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Hungerburg
Nordkette cable cars
Check the webcams before buying and go up in the morning, when clouds often build over the peaks later in the day.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -4°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Innsbruck?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September and December–January are better overall. Compare every month.
Innsbruck in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Innsbruck?
It is a shoulder-season month. Reliable snow in the ski areas and sunny, crisp days; school holidays make some weeks busy.
+How warm is Innsbruck in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Innsbruck in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.