December · Austria
Best time to visit Alpbach in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alpbach in December
Average temperature -2°C, 96 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Alpbach scores 8.8/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around -2°C, 96 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alpbach is a Tyrolean village of wooden chalets and flower balconies on a shelf above its own valley.
December ranks 2nd of 12 for Alpbach — one of the best windows
At -2°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
96 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Alpbach at 8.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 9.1/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alpbach in December?
- In December, Alpbach averages -2°C, 96 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Alpbach?
- December earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alpbach in December?
- Expect about 96 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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