SeasonMapZell am See weather in September
Austria
September in Zell am See: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 15 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Zell am See · #1332 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zell am See in September
Notes from nearby Berchtesgaden (38 km away)
Zell am See 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 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 — September
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 164 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 19 cm / 7.5 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 Zell am See 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 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 September
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 ↗
- Season
Lake swimming season
15 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughThe Zeller See is shallow and warms properly by late June, which is unusual at this altitude and the reason the town has a summer season at all.
- 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 ↗
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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Zell am See?
- September in Zell am See: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 15 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Zell am See on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Zell am See in September?
- In September, Zell am See averages a daily high of 19.2°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 163.8 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zell am See in September?
- Zell am See has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in September.
- Does it snow in Zell am See in September?
- Zell am See sees roughly 19 cm of snowfall in September.
Other months in Zell am See
Compare Zell am See in September
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — September
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.