Best time to visit Zell am See
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Add as many as you like — stacked below the main strips above. Each row is just the recent-window score strip and (for beach destinations) sea-temperature strip.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Zell am See (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Zell am See's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3–5 | 2 | 15 | 218 | 14.5 | 69% | 8 | 128 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | -2–8 | 5 | 12 | 178 | 14.8 | 61% | 8 | 144 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 0–10 | 8 | 14 | 194 | 13.9 | 56% | 8 | 192 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 3–14 | 11 | 16 | 221 | 13.8 | 52% | 9 | 211 | 5 | Quiet | 4 |
| May | 7–18 | 17 | 19 | 259 | 13.6 | 59% | 8 | 220 | 5 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jun | 12–23 | 24 | 17 | 201 | 11.8 | 55% | 9 | 258 | 6 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 14–24 | 25 | 18 | 196 | 10.9 | 57% | 8 | 273 | 6 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 14–24 | 25 | 17 | 217 | 12.8 | 60% | 8 | 241 | 6 | Busy | 1 |
| Sep | 10–21 | 20 | 12 | 179 | 14.9 | 60% | 7 | 204 | 4 | Quiet | 2 |
| Oct | 7–17 | 16 | 12 | 152 | 12.7 | 64% | 8 | 177 | 3 | Moderate | 3 |
| Nov | 1–10 | 8 | 11 | 153 | 13.9 | 68% | 7 | 140 | 1 | Moderate | 7 |
| Dec | -2–6 | 3 | 15 | 213 | 14.2 | 73% | 7 | 110 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
UV Index in Zell am See by Month
UV index in Zell am See peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
February
7/10-2–8°C (feels 5°C) · 12 rain days (178h) · 144 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
7/101–10°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (153h) · 140 sun hours · 68% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
6/10-2–6°C (feels 3°C) · 15 rain days (213h) · 110 sun hours · 73% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/10-3–5°C (feels 2°C) · 15 rain days (218h) · 128 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
6/100–10°C (feels 8°C) · 14 rain days (194h) · 192 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
April
4/103–14°C (feels 11°C) · 16 rain days (221h) · 211 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
1/107–18°C (feels 17°C) · 19 rain days (259h) · 220 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
1/1012–23°C · 17 rain days (201h) · 258 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
1/1014–24°C · 18 rain days (196h) · 273 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
1/1014–24°C (feels 25°C) · 17 rain days (217h) · 241 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
September
2/1010–21°C · 12 rain days (179h) · 204 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
3/107–17°C · 12 rain days (152h) · 177 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Zell am See
When is the best time to visit Zell am See?
February is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -2–8°C (12 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, November, December.
What is the worst time to visit Zell am See?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 14–24°C (17 rainy days).
Is Zell am See too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Zell am See?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Zell am See have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 7/10, crowd index 5) and January (climate 6/10, crowd index 4) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Zell am See by month?
UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Zell am See in June?
June is the peak UV month in Zell am See, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Zell am See on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.