December · Austria
Best time to visit Mayrhofen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mayrhofen in December
Average temperature -5°C, 74 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Mayrhofen scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -5°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mayrhofen anchors the Zillertal with the steep Harakiri run, lively nightlife, and easy rail access from Innsbruck. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December ranks 4th of 12 for Mayrhofen — one of the best windows
December sits at -5°C (22°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
74 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 Mayrhofen at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mayrhofen in December?
- In December, Mayrhofen averages -5°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Mayrhofen?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mayrhofen in December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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