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Friday 28 August

Niederjoch

3025 m s.l.m.

SSW 51 km/h Very Strong Gusts 99 km/h

87% Rain chance 8 mm

04:30 Sunrise

18:03 Sunset

7-day trend

max temp. min temp. mm of rain %chance of rain

Weather Niederjoch: Weather forecast for Friday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

23:00

8° Felt 3°

—

29 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 64

Humidity88%

0°C4740m

00:00

8° Felt 3°

—

29 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 63

Humidity88%

0°C4670m

01:00

8° Felt 4°

—

26 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 63

Humidity87%

0°C4640m

02:00

8° Felt 3°

—

27 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 58

Humidity87%

0°C4650m

03:00

8° Felt 3°

—

26 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 58

Humidity85%

0°C4680m

04:00

8° Felt 3°

—

25 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 56

Humidity86%

0°C4660m

05:00

8° Felt 3°

—

26 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 58

Humidity87%

0°C4650m

06:00

8° Felt 2°

—

32 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 68

Humidity85%

0°C4590m

07:00

8° Felt 3°

—

34 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 73

Humidity85%

0°C4500m

08:00

8° Felt 2°

—

37 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 74

Humidity85%

0°C4270m

09:00

9° Felt 2°

—

40 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 72

Humidity81%

0°C4190m

10:00

9° Felt 1°

—

47 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 83

Humidity80%

0°C4150m

11:00

9° Felt 1°

—

49 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 89

Humidity78%

0°C4120m

12:00

10° Felt 2°

—

49 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 91

Humidity69%

0°C4170m

13:00

11° Felt 2°

—

49 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 90

Humidity64%

0°C4190m

14:00

11° Felt 2°

—

47 km/h SSW · Very Strong Gusts 99

Humidity63%

0°C4150m

15:00

10° Felt 1°

0.1 mm

51 km/h SW · Very Strong Gusts 97

Humidity71%

0°C4120m

16:00

8° Felt 2°

1.5 mm

32 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 91

Humidity74%

0°C4170m

17:00

8° Felt 1°

0.1 mm

35 km/h S · Strong Gusts 67

Humidity83%

0°C4110m

18:00

7° Felt 1°

3.3 mm

31 km/h SSW · Strong Gusts 79

Humidity95%

0°C4040m

19:00

7° Felt 2°

2.9 mm

27 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 75

Humidity90%

0°C3953m

20:00

7° Felt 3°

—

19 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 61

Humidity86%

0°C3930m

21:00

7° Felt 3°

0.08 mm

19 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 41

Humidity87%

0°C3833m

22:00

7° Felt 3°

0.2 mm

17 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 50

Humidity85%

0°C3720m

23:00

6° Felt 3°

0.2 mm

16 km/h SSW · Moderate Gusts 62

Humidity79%

0°C3630m

00:00

5° Felt 2°

0.7 mm

9 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 68

Humidity84%

0°C3550m

01:00

0° Felt -3°

3.7 mm

7 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 43

Humidity92%

0°C3040m

Last update: 27 August 2026 00:31

Air quality and pollen counts for Niederjoch

Average Daily Values
PM₁₀ (μg/m³)	PM_2.5 (μg/m³)	CO (μg/m³)	Alder (Grains/m³)	Birch (Grains/m³)	Grasses (Grains/m³)	Mugwort (Grains/m³)	Olive (Grains/m³)	Ragweed (Grains/m³)	AQI (EU)
26.3Good	10.5Good	91Very Good	0Absent	0Absent	0.8Low	0.1Low	0Absent	0.2Low	28Fair

Discovering Niederjoch

Niederjoch, also known as Basso Giogo, is a scenic alpine pass located at 3,012 meters above sea level in the Ötztal Alps, on the border between South Tyrol and Tyrol (Austria). This panoramic crossing connects the Schnalstal (Val Senales) with the Ötztal valley and is a must-visit destination for experienced hikers and mountain lovers.

The area is renowned for the Similaun Hut, a strategic stop along the Ötztal Trek and the European long-distance trail E5, two of the most spectacular hiking routes in the Alps. Near the hut lies the archaeological site where Ötzi, the famous Similaun mummy, was discovered—adding historical and cultural significance to the location.

Hiking routes to Niederjoch start from villages like Mazia, Planol, and Vernago, with challenging trails that climb over 1,000 meters in elevation and offer breathtaking views of glaciers and peaks such as Fineilspitze and Similaun. Popular routes include Mazia–Piz Lun–Basso Giogo, Giogo Alto–Piz Lun via Mazia, and the Vent–Similaun Hut–Ötzi site traverse, all rated medium to high difficulty.

Niederjoch is the perfect destination for those seeking high-altitude trekking, cultural exploration, and untouched alpine landscapes. In summer, the pass offers a pristine mountain environment ideal for day hikes or long-distance trekking stages. In winter, it remains less frequented but retains its wild charm.