Month guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in September
What September is really like in Innsbruck: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often stable, clear weather for hiking, with cattle brought down from the high pastures in the valleys.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Innsbruck: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (25°C (77°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September hiking, golden larches in October and quiet weeks before the Christmas markets open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Almabtrieb — cattle drives down from alpine pastures in surrounding valleys (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Architecture · Wilten
Bergisel Ski Jump
The ski jump on the Bergisel hill, rebuilt to a design by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2002, hosts a Four Hills Tournament event every winter.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 9°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Innsbruck?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Innsbruck?
It is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Often stable, clear weather for hiking, with cattle brought down from the high pastures in the valleys.
+How warm is Innsbruck in September?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Innsbruck in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.