St. Anton am Arlberg (St Anton) weather in August

August in St. Anton am Arlberg: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

St. Anton am Arlberg🇦🇹 Austria · Alps · Ski11
  1. 88Jan
  2. 77Feb
  3. 80Mar
  4. 62Apr
  5. 45May
  6. 16Jun
  7. 14Jul
  8. 11Aug
  9. 25Sep
  10. 39Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 82Dec

#12 of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg · #1412 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 11/100 (tier F)

Days
22°C
Nights
11°C
Wet days
21
Sun
9.9 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
14 h
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Photo: Tobi &Chris · Pexels

Traveller notes on St. Anton am Arlberg in August

St Anton am Arlberg-forum threads on August weather describe daytime readings typically low-20s Celsius, nights dropping toward the high single digits, and posters are direct this region can see genuinely significant rain, with a dusting at the highest elevations a real possibility that catches visitors off guard. Regulars call the 400 kilometers of marked hiking trails a real draw regardless of forecast, routes ranging from easy valley walks to serious high-alpine terrain. Posters recommend checking a current forecast each morning rather than a multi-day outlook, mountain weather shifting meaningfully within the same day. The Arlberg.Well leisure center, with indoor and outdoor heated pools, is a solid fallback for a genuinely wet day. Regulars call August entirely workable for hiking despite the rain risk, layering and a waterproof shell standing advice. The record: 21.5C days feeling like 21C, 10.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 187mm across over 21 days and 82 percent humidity.
StAntonAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in St. Anton am Arlberg

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.
StAntonNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St. Anton am Arlberg-forum threads describe late September hiking as genuinely still in full swing here, posters naming this the reason the area doesn't quiet down until October arrives. Regulars call the roughly three-hundred-kilometer trail network a real draw, several posters naming Formarin See and Steinenmare as standard destinations for a day hike. Posters call Senn's WonderWalkingWay around the Sennhutte a real recommended route, several regulars naming it among the more popular options this time of year. Regulars call September genuinely still busy with hikers despite winter being months away, several threads naming this a real contrast to how quiet the resort gets once October begins. Posters recommend booking accommodation with some lead time, several regulars calling this standard given how much hiking traffic the area still sees. The record: 17.2C days, 7.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 164.6mm across nearly 18 days and 83 percent humidity.
StAntonSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St Anton am Arlberg-forum threads comparing summer options describe the resort as still worth choosing over nearby Lech, posters calling June morning runs along the river and mountain hikes real highlights. Regulars call biking and swimming both reasonable summer additions, the village quieter than during the winter peak though still pleasant. Posters describe summer temperatures as running similar to other Alpine resorts, highs typically low twenties and nights capable of dropping into the upper single digits. Regulars call hotels typically including a free summer activity pass, worth asking about when booking. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a warm June afternoon, conditions here shifting fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. Regulars call the village tranquil in June, real peace and quiet a draw for anyone avoiding peak crowds. The record: 20C days feeling like 20C, 9.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 214.3mm across nearly 22 days and 80 percent humidity.
StAntonAmArlbergJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St Anton-forum threads on the best time to ski call February genuinely reliable, cold temperatures and good accumulation typical even though posters are direct this sits among the busiest and priciest stretches given widespread European school holidays. Regulars describe conditions as not meaningfully different from early March, both months generally delivering solid snow depth on the upper mountain. Posters recall specific February systems dropping up to a meter and a half on higher slopes. Regulars call the window from mid-February through April as offering the better combination of snow and sun, worth considering for flexible timing. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of how sunny February looks. Regulars recommend booking well ahead given demand. The record: 6.7C days feeling like 3C, -3.4C nights, a notably high 64cm of fresh accumulation and 75 percent humidity.
StAntonFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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St. Anton am Arlberg climate normals — August

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall229 mm / 9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 51°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in St. Anton am Arlberg in August

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.

Peak crowdsArlberg Giro, Summer holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for St. Anton am Arlberg'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).

Toughest weatherSt. Anton am Arlberg's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in St. Anton am Arlberg in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Summer lifts and trails

    25 Jun – 30 Sep · usuallyTrail season

    Two or three lifts run for walkers and bikes from late June, and the high Arlberg routes clear in early July. A tenth of the winter crowd, at a third of the price.

  • Festival

    Arlberg Giro

    2 AugSporting eventCrowdedBook early

    St. Anton's own alpine sportive: about 1,500 riders climb the Arlbergpass and loop through Montafon and Paznaun on closed roads, usually the last weekend of July or first of August. Source ↗

  • Season

    Wet season

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    21 rainy days and about 229 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of St. Anton am Arlberg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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St. Anton am Arlberg in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit St. Anton am Arlberg?
August in St. Anton am Arlberg: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for St. Anton am Arlberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (11/100).
What is the weather like in St. Anton am Arlberg in August?
In August, St. Anton am Arlberg averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 10.7°C, with about 228.8 mm of rain over roughly 21.1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St. Anton am Arlberg in August?
St. Anton am Arlberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.

Within 300 km: Davos' Mountain railways open for summer around 1 May – 25 Oct, and Vaduz's National Day on 15 Aug.