🏔️ Note: Values from the wider area. Actual slope conditions vary by about ±5 °C depending on altitude — higher slopes are colder and more snow-reliable.
🧊 Glacier: Sölden has two glaciers (Rettenbach & Tiefenbach): the ski season starts as early as mid-September, the Ski World Cup opens here every October. July and August are the off-season.
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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.3°C | -9.2°C | 119 mm | ❄️ 15 | 6.1 h | 6.9 km/h | – |
| Feb | 2.4°C | -7.2°C | 88.9 mm | ❄️ 14 | 7.4 h | 7.3 km/h | – |
| Mar | 4.6°C | -5°C | 92.5 mm | ❄️ 13 | 9.0 h | 7.2 km/h | – |
| Apr | 7.6°C | -1.7°C | 98.7 mm | 15 | 10.4 h | 7.3 km/h | – |
| May | 11.2°C | 2.1°C | 164.8 mm | 20 | 10.3 h | 7.1 km/h | – |
| Jun | 17.5°C | 6.5°C | 148.1 mm | 19 | 12.0 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Jul | 19.1°C | 8.8°C | 187 mm | 21 | 12.0 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Aug | 18.8°C | 8.5°C | 170.5 mm | 20 | 10.7 h | 7.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 15.2°C | 5.1°C | 108.3 mm | 15 | 9.6 h | 6.9 km/h | – |
| Oct | 11.6°C | 1.3°C | 111.8 mm | 12 | 7.9 h | 6.8 km/h | – |
| Nov | 5.5°C | -3.8°C | 109.6 mm | 13 | 6.2 h | 6.7 km/h | – |
| Dec | 2.3°C | -7.1°C | 110.4 mm | ❄️ 14 | 5.5 h | 6.9 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Sölden
Sölden (Austria) has a alpine, snow-reliable climate with an annual average of around 5 °C. Daytime highs average 10 °C, while nights cool to about 0 °C. The destination sees roughly 1510 mm of rainfall per year and 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Home to two glaciers (Tiefenbachferner and Rettenbachferner) — pistes up to 3,340 m, James Bond "Spectre" filming location and Ski World Cup season opener every October.
As a ski destination the prime season is clear: in January the daily mean drops to -4.7 °C — ideal for reliable snow. Values shown here reflect the wider area; in the valley it's a bit warmer, while pistes at 2,000–3,000 m altitude are correspondingly colder and more snow-secure.
Note: with roughly 28 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Sölden
When is the best time to ski in Sölden?
The best time to ski in Sölden: November to March – best in January (avg. -4.7 °C, 15 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Sölden?
The warmest month is July with an average of 14.0 °C and daytime highs around 19.1 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -4.7 °C and night-time lows around -9.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Sölden have?
July has the most rainy days with 21 rainy days. The driest month is October with 12 rainy days.