SeasonMapKitzbühel weather in September
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September in Kitzbühel: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Kitzbühel · #1344 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 21/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kitzbühel in September
Notes from nearby Berchtesgaden (50 km away)
Kitzbühel doesn't have its own notes for September yet — these are about Berchtesgaden, close enough to share the season.
Berchtesgaden's forum rates September and early October as the best hiking window — warm days, comparatively little rain, and thinner crowds right after Labor Day. Regulars are honest that the range can run from balmy to genuinely chilly and wet within the same week, since mountain weather here changes quickly — late September brings cooler nights and mornings, with a real chance of good autumn color by early October.
Other months in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel's forum flags January snow as genuinely variable — one visitor planning a mid-January trip fielded concerns about heavy snowfall and lift closures, while others note the resort's relatively low altitude means it doesn't always have the area's most reliable natural-snow record. Regulars' advice: check conditions close to the date rather than assuming a guaranteed powder week.
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Kitzbühel climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 161 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kitzbühel in September
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.
BusySummer holidays in Austria, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kitzbühel'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 weatherKitzbühel's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kitzbühel in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Walking and golf season
25 May – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe Kitzbueheler Horn road and the lift-served walking open from late May, and the town has more golf courses than a place this size has any business with.
- Festival
Almabtrieb cattle drives
10 Sep – 5 Oct · usuallyHarvestThe herds come down off the Kitzbueheler Alpen pastures through September, decorated if the summer passed without a loss and plain if it did not. Dates are set a week or two ahead. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kitzbühel — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Kitzbühel?
- September in Kitzbühel: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 14 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kitzbühel on SeasonMap's comfort score (21/100).
- What is the weather like in Kitzbühel in September?
- In September, Kitzbühel averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 7.6°C, with about 161 mm of rain over roughly 14.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kitzbühel in September?
- Kitzbühel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in September.
- Does it snow in Kitzbühel in September?
- Kitzbühel sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in September.
Other months in Kitzbühel
Compare Kitzbühel in September
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — September
Within 300 km: Zell am See's Grossglockner road open around 1 May – 2 Nov, and Berchtesgaden's Eagle's Nest road open around 10 May – 25 Oct.