Season guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Warm valley days, open huts and cable cars for hiking, mountain biking and festivals, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 44 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 44
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 15 | 15.9 h | 3/5 |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 15 | 15.6 h | 4/5 |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 14 | 14.2 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 15°C (59°F), and 44 of the year's roughly 128 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Midsummer bonfires on the mountainsides (Herz-Jesu-Feuer, usually June)
- July: Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (Festwochen der Alten Musik, usually July–August)
- August: Innsbruck Festival of Early Music continues (usually until late August)
Good choices for summer
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
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
Day trips in summer
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds (About 25 minutes by shuttle bus) — Swarovski's attraction in Wattens has art installations in chambers beneath a grass-covered giant's head, a crystal cloud over a pool in the garden and a large playground tower for children.
- Seefeld in Tirol (About 35 minutes by train) — A high plateau resort at about 1,200 metres known for cross-country skiing in winter and gentle walks in summer, such as the loop around the Wildsee lake.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Innsbruck?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Warm valley days, open huts and cable cars for hiking, mountain biking and festivals, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
+What is the weather like in Innsbruck in summer?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 44 rainy days over the season.