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Ski resort in Tyrol, Austria
Mayrhofen
A Zillertal village with skiing on two separate mountains, Penken and Ahorn, including Austria's steepest groomed piste.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Mayrhofen (GMT+1).
Mayrhofen snow forecast at 2,500 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 2–20 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mayrhofen at the top lift (2,500 m / 8,200 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 2–20 cm (1–8 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) and the freezing level near 1,350 m (4,400 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −8 °C (18 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,350 m (4,400 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 96% cloud
Mayrhofen hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Mayrhofen in the next 24 hours.
Mayrhofen 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Mayrhofen this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sunFair ski day−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−14 to −3 °C (7 to 27 °F) · freezing level 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunPoor ski day−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | SnowPoor ski day−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Chance of snowPoor ski day−9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | SnowPoor ski day−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mayrhofen 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–25 cm (1–10 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−12 to −7 °C (10 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Mayrhofen on the upper mountain?
About 7 cm (3 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Mayrhofen snow forecast at 630 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mayrhofen in the village (630 m / 2,100 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 1,250 m (4,100 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,250 m (4,100 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 82% cloud
Mayrhofen hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Mayrhofen in the next 24 hours.
Mayrhofen 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sun−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−2 to 10 °C (28 to 50 °F) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Sunny3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy5 to 12 °C (41 to 54 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mayrhofen 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Mayrhofen in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Mayrhofen?
- State
- Tyrol
- Country
- Austria
- Mountains
- Alps, Zillertal Alps
- Village
- 630 m
- Top lift
- 2,500 m
- Vertical
- 1,870 m
- Pistes
- 142 km
- Lifts
- 61
- Season
- Early December to Mid-April
- Website
- www.mayrhofen.at
About Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen sits at 633 m in the Zillertal and is the terminus of the Zillertalbahn railway from Jenbach.
The skiing
The ski area has 142 km of slopes and 61 lifts, between 630 m and 2,500 m. Ahorn, reached by a large gondola from the village, has wide, gentle pistes; Penken has more varied terrain and the Harakiri, Austria’s steepest groomed run, with a 78 per cent gradient.
When does it snow in Mayrhofen?
In Mayrhofen, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 11 days | 13 days | 10 days | 8 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 5 days | 10 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Mayrhofen month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 16% | −10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| February | 11 | 12% | −7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) | 17 |
| March | 13 | 13% | −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) | 20 |
| April | 10 | 12% | −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) | 20 |
| May | 8 | 8% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | 17 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) | 21 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | 21 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | 22 |
| September | 3 | 5% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | 20 |
| October | 5 | 6% | 0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F) | 20 |
| November | 10 | 13% | −6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) | 18 |
| December | 13 | 14% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | 17 |
Snow in Mayrhofen in September
In September, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in October
In October, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 11 °C (32 to 52 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in November
In November, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in December
In December, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in January
In January, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in February
In February, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in March
In March, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in April
In April, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mayrhofen in May
In May, Mayrhofen gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Mayrhofen?
Of the last ten winters in Mayrhofen, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 27% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 22 December 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 81% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 114% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 143% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 93% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 119% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 83% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 97% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 111% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 83% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 73% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Mayrhofen
Does Mayrhofen have snow at Christmas?
Mayrhofen had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Mayrhofen have snow at New Year?
Mayrhofen had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Mayrhofen have snow in mid-February?
Mayrhofen had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Mayrhofen have snow at Easter?
Mayrhofen had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Mayrhofen?
It snows on about 88 days a year in Mayrhofen at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Mayrhofen?
January is the snowiest month in Mayrhofen, bringing about 16% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Mayrhofen?
Of the last ten winters in Mayrhofen, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 27% below average.
How cold does Mayrhofen get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Mayrhofen at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
How many bluebird days does Mayrhofen get in winter?
From December to March, Mayrhofen averages about 18 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Mayrhofen?
The village or lowest lift at Mayrhofen is at 630 m (2,100 ft) and the top lift is at 2,500 m (8,200 ft), a vertical drop of 1,870 m (6,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Mayrhofen?
The lifts at Mayrhofen usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Mayrhofen
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Sources: Mayrhofen skiing and snowboarding, Skiresort.info, Wikipedia