Best time to ski Kitzbühel
For the best snow, ski Kitzbühel in January, December, and February. Those months bring 52% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Kitzbühel snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 6,562 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Kitzbühel's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, December, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
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Kitzbühel season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Kitzbühel?
For the best snow, ski Kitzbühel in January, December, and February. Those months bring 52% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Kitzbühel?
January is typically the snowiest month at Kitzbühel, with about 20% of the season's snow.
Does Kitzbühel have good snow in December?
December brings about 17% of Kitzbühel's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Kitzbühel getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Kitzbühel is forecast to get 0.4" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (2.5" at the summit), ranking #27 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is tomorrow with 0.3". Right now at mid-mountain it's 40°F, clear sky, with 4 mph wind.