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Zell am See Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Zell am See has a temperate continental climate, with cold, snowy winter months and a pleasantly warm summer period. The climate is mainly determined by its location at an altitude of seven hundred meters.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Zell am See can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Zell am See is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1812 mm. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 218 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 102 mm of snowfall spread across 15 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Zell am See. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 2°C in January to 19°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Zell am See

Wed   Jan 15
-3°C | -10°C
NW 1 m/s
6.3 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Thu   Jan 16
2°C | -8°C
NE 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
4°C | -9°C
SE
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Zell am See in Austria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Zell am See?
    Rainy season in Zell am See occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Zell am See?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zell am See?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zell am See?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zell am See?
    July tops the wettest month list with 218 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zell am See?
    January is the driest month with 102 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zell am See?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.

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