Austria KitzSki ski area
Kitzbühel Snow History
Kitzbühel averages 331 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is January and the first significant snow usually falls in October.
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Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 331 cm130 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- October
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.3 cm | 77.5 cm | 5 |
| February | 56.6 cm | 93.6 cm | 3.4 |
| March | 47.8 cm | 91.1 cm | 3.3 |
| April | 36.6 cm | 64.6 cm | 2.7 |
| November | 49 cm | 12.5 cm | 3.5 |
| December | 66.6 cm | 44.6 cm | 3.9 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 208.2 cm | 50.8 cm | 6 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 194.9 cm | 73.8 cm | 12 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 404.9 cm | 124.5 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2022/23 | 303.1 cm | 108.6 cm | 4 Nov |
| 2021/22 | 349.1 cm | 128.9 cm | 13 Oct |
| 2020/21 | 312.1 cm | 137.6 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 329.5 cm | 127.8 cm | 5 Nov |
| 2018/19 | 513 cm | 176.6 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 400.5 cm | 155.7 cm | 23 Oct |
| 2016/17 | 294.9 cm | 86.1 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2018/19 (513 cm)
- Worst winter: 2024/25 (194.9 cm)
Kitzbühel vs the Austria average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Kitzbühel | 331 cm |
| Austria average | 382.5 cm |
Snow reliability ranking
Kitzbühel ranks 47th of 55 for snow reliability. See the full ranking
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Kitzbühel get in a season?
331 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Kitzbühel?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Kitzbühel?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in October.
What was the best winter in Kitzbühel?
2018/19, with 513 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Kitzbühel?
2024/25, with 194.9 cm of snowfall.
Does Kitzbühel get more snow than the rest of Austria?
Kitzbühel averages 331 cm a winter against 382.5 cm for the resorts we cover in Austria.
How much snow is on the pistes in Kitzbühel in December?
44.6 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Kitzbühel in February?
93.6 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive