SeasonMapZell am See weather in October
Austria
October in Zell am See: cool, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Zell am See · #1333 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 43/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zell am See in October
Other months in Zell am See
Zell am See's forum calls early January reliable higher up — snow well covered on the pistes above 1,500m, topped up by snow cannons where needed — while regulars note the valley town itself can look comparatively bare some winters even as the mountain stays well covered. The week after January 6th is flagged as low season: quieter lift lines and better rates, if you can live with dark evenings.
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Zell am See climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 28.8 cm / 11.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Zell am See in October
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.
BusyAutumn holidays in Austria, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Zell am See'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 weatherZell am See's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Zell am See in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Grossglockner road open
1 May – 2 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe high alpine toll road over to Carinthia opens in early May and closes for the winter at the start of November. It is gated at night even in season and the top is often in cloud. Source ↗
- Festival
Almabtrieb cattle drives
12 Sep – 5 Oct · usuallyHarvestThe herds come down off the Pinzgau pastures decorated through late September, village by village, with the dates fixed a fortnight ahead depending on the weather up top. Source ↗
- Opening
Glacier skiing opens
5 Oct – 30 Nov · usuallySki seasonThe Kitzsteinhorn turns lifts from about the tenth of October, months before the valley runs. It is a cable car up, a short area at the top and a cable car down. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Zell am See — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Zell am See?
Zell am See in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Zell am See?
- October in Zell am See: cool, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Zell am See on SeasonMap's comfort score (43/100).
- What is the weather like in Zell am See in October?
- In October, Zell am See averages a daily high of 13.7°C and a low of 4.6°C, with about 125.2 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zell am See in October?
- Zell am See has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
- Does it snow in Zell am See in October?
- Zell am See sees roughly 28.8 cm of snowfall in October.
Other months in Zell am See
Compare Zell am See in October
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — October
Within 300 km: Kitzbühel's Almabtrieb cattle drives around 10 Sep – 5 Oct, and Berchtesgaden's Eagle's Nest road open around 10 May – 25 Oct.