Ischgl weather in November
November in Ischgl: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Ischgl · #580 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 6°C
- Nights
- -3°C
- Wet days
- 12
- Sun
- 6.2 h
- Humidity
- 80%
- Daylight
- 9 h

Traveller notes on Ischgl in November
Notes from nearby St. Anton am Arlberg (13 km away)
Ischgl doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about St. Anton am Arlberg, close enough to share the season.
St Anton-forum threads on a November visit describe opening timing as genuinely variable, posters recalling one season delayed to mid-December despite a typical last-weekend target, due to thin early snow that year. Regulars call mid-February through April genuinely the more dependable stretch, several posters naming this the real contrast with a chancier November start. Posters call the wider Arlberg lift network genuinely a strong early-season bet, several regulars naming good natural snow at altitude plus reliable snowmaking as reasons it often runs ahead of lower resorts still shut for maintenance. Regulars call checking recent opening-day updates genuinely worthwhile, several threads naming this standard given how much early conditions can shift year to year. Posters recommend flexible plans, several regulars calling this the honest tradeoff for chasing early-season snow. The record: 7.6C days, -1.8C nights, 114.8mm across over 13 days and 80 percent humidity.
Other months in Ischgl
Ischgl-forum reviews on a March visit describe this as genuinely still peak season, posters naming the resort's high altitude as the reason it holds tons of snow unless an abnormal heatwave hits. Regulars call the piste area genuinely enormous, several posters naming terrain spanning both the Austrian and Swiss border as a real highlight of skiing here. Posters call Ischgl genuinely more of a party destination, several regulars naming loud apres-ski and a younger clientele as standard compared with quieter Alpine resorts. Regulars call one March week genuinely excellent, one reviewer naming five to ten degree sun all week alongside good snow as a real example of conditions here. Posters recommend Samnaun's easier blues for beginners and Ischgl's reds and blacks for more advanced skiers, several regulars calling this the standard way to split the area by ability. The record: 7C days, -3.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 101mm across over 14 days and 74 percent humidity.
Ischgl-forum threads on a late May visit describe the resort as considerably quieter than its winter peak, posters asking whether nightlife would still be running given how empty the village can feel once the season ends. Regulars call this a real transition month, most winter-focused businesses closed while summer hiking infrastructure isn't fully running yet. Posters recommend basing in a livelier nearby town like Igls if nightlife specifically is a priority, several regulars suggesting a day trip into Ischgl rather than a full stay this time of year. Regulars call real accumulation still likely at higher elevations in May, hiking options considerably more limited than during full summer. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a mild valley forecast, May conditions here shifting fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. The record: 14.2C days feeling like 14C, 3.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 184mm across nearly 24 days and 82 percent humidity.
Ischgl-forum threads on a summer visit describe the resort as still genuinely quiet in early June, posters calling the cable car's summer service not starting until July, running through September. Regulars recommend checking lift status before planning a June visit, several lines not running yet this early. Posters call real rainy-day options worth having, indoor activities and public transport both reasonable fallbacks when the weather turns. Regulars describe the wider Silvretta region, including Galtur, as offering similar early-summer limitations, most higher lifts only open once July arrives. Posters call mountain biking a real summer highlight later on, the valley hosting a genuine Ironman-branded challenge once conditions settle. Regulars recommend real layers regardless of forecast, June evenings here still carrying a genuine mountain chill. The record: 20.9C days feeling like 21C, 8.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 160.5mm across nearly 21 days and 79 percent humidity.
Ischgl-forum threads asking whether February is too busy for a big family confirm this genuinely is peak season, school holidays across Central Europe converging on the resort at once. Posters call the combination of reliable cold and strong snow depth the real draw, conditions here holding up well compared to lower-elevation Alpine resorts. Regulars describe the nightlife and bars as a real part of Ischgl's identity, worth factoring in if quieter evenings matter. Posters recommend booking well ahead given the demand, both lodging and lift lines noticeably busier through the month. Regulars call real cold-weather layers standing advice regardless of how sunny a day looks, temperatures staying properly cold through February most years. Posters recommend an early lift before crowds build through the morning. The record: 4.8C days feeling like 1C, -4.9C nights, a notably high 60.7cm of fresh accumulation and 74 percent humidity.
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Ischgl climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ischgl in November
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.
BusyTop of the Mountain opening concert, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Fair weatherIschgl's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ischgl in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Top of the Mountain opening concert
28 NovMusic festivalCrowdedThe season opens with an open-air concert at the foot of the Silvrettabahn at the end of November, which is also when the first week's prices are at their lowest. Source ↗
- 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 67 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Ischgl?
- November in Ischgl: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Ischgl on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Ischgl in November?
- In November, Ischgl averages a daily high of 5.6°C and a low of -3.1°C, with about 104 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ischgl in November?
- Ischgl has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in November.
- Does it snow in Ischgl in November?
- Ischgl sees roughly 66.9 cm of snowfall in November.
Within 300 km: Sölden's Glacier skiing opens around 15 Sep – 15 Nov, and Innsbruck's Stubai glacier opens around 5 Oct – 30 Nov.