SeasonMapIschgl weather in December
Austria
December in Ischgl: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Ischgl · #288 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ischgl climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 97.5 cm / 38.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ischgl in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Ischgl's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherIschgl's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Ischgl in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
26 Nov – 2 May · usuallyOne of the longest seasons in Austria without a glacier, from late November to the start of May, on north-facing snow above 2,000 metres and a lot of snowmaking below it.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 98 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ischgl — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ischgl?
Ischgl in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ischgl?
- December in Ischgl: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Ischgl on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Ischgl in December?
- In December, Ischgl averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -5.8°C, with about 118.4 mm of rain over roughly 13.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ischgl in December?
- Ischgl has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in Ischgl in December?
- Ischgl sees roughly 97.5 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: St. Anton am Arlberg's Stanton Ski Open around 1–8 Dec, and Davos' Spengler Cup on 26–31 Dec.