Glockturm

Mountain Alpine peak in Tyrol popular with climbers

Glockturm is an Alpine peak in Tyrol frequented by hikers and climbers for summit routes and mountain views; day trips involve marked trails and typical high-country terrain.

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Glockturm
46.8932, 10.6662
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Best Time to Visit Glockturm #

Best visited in summer for reliable access and hiking conditions; expect colder, snowier conditions outside that window.

Summer (hiking & access)
June-September · ~5-20°C (alpine, cooler at altitude)
Warmest and most accessible time for hiking and alpine views; trails and mountain roads are typically clear of snow.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, October · ~0-15°C (can be changeable)
Cooler and more changeable weather; fewer visitors but some higher trails may still have snow or mud.
Winter
December-February · ~-10-5°C (snow at altitude)
Cold and snowy - attractive for winter scenery but many routes require winter equipment and experience.

Weather & Climate near Glockturm #

Climate

Glockturm's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1240 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° – -9°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° – -9°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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