SeasonMapSt. Anton am Arlberg (St Anton) weather in December
Austria
December in St. Anton am Arlberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg · #401 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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St. Anton am Arlberg climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 131 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 92.8 cm / 36.5 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 St. Anton am Arlberg 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Best 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 December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Stanton Ski Open
1–8 Dec · usuallySki seasonThe season opens with a free concert weekend in the first week of December, before the snow has usually settled on the lower runs. Cheap week, thin cover. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
3 Dec – 19 Apr · usuallyEarly December to about the twentieth of April on one of the biggest linked areas in the Alps. The off-piste and the Valluga are the reason people come; the pistes are the smaller half.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 93 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit St. Anton am Arlberg?
- December in St. Anton am Arlberg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for St. Anton am Arlberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in St. Anton am Arlberg in December?
- In December, St. Anton am Arlberg averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -4.4°C, with about 131.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St. Anton am Arlberg in December?
- St. Anton am Arlberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in St. Anton am Arlberg in December?
- St. Anton am Arlberg sees roughly 92.8 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Davos' Spengler Cup on 26–31 Dec, and Livigno's La Sgambeda around 8–18 Dec.