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Wednesday 16 September

Niederjoch

3025 m s.l.m.

WSW 16 km/h Moderate Gusts 49 km/h

99% Rain chance 13 mm

04:55 Sunrise

17:26 Sunset

7-day trend

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

Weather Niederjoch: Weather forecast for Wednesday

Time Forecast Temperature

Temp.

(mm)

(km/h)

% Rel 0°C Altitude (m)

23:00

7° Felt 4°

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6 km/h W · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity63%

0°C4310m

00:00

6° Felt 3°

—

6 km/h WNW · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity60%

0°C4290m

01:00

6° Felt 3°

—

6 km/h WNW · Weak Gusts 16

Humidity62%

0°C4260m

02:00

5° Felt 2°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 16

Humidity67%

0°C4210m

03:00

5° Felt 2°

—

6 km/h NW · Weak Gusts 14

Humidity73%

0°C4130m

04:00

5° Felt 2°

—

6 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 13

Humidity74%

0°C4070m

05:00

5° Felt 2°

—

5 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 13

Humidity75%

0°C4000m

06:00

5° Felt 3°

—

2 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 11

Humidity71%

0°C3940m

07:00

7° Felt 5°

—

1 km/h E · Weak Gusts 12

Humidity64%

0°C3900m

08:00

8° Felt 5°

—

4 km/h SSE · Weak Gusts 19

Humidity60%

0°C3870m

09:00

8° Felt 5°

—

7 km/h S · Weak Gusts 22

Humidity56%

0°C3820m

10:00

8° Felt 5°

—

12 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 23

Humidity75%

0°C3760m

11:00

8° Felt 5°

—

13 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 34

Humidity75%

0°C3760m

12:00

8° Felt 5°

0.3 mm

11 km/h S · Weak Gusts 36

Humidity80%

0°C3730m

13:00

8° Felt 5°

0.6 mm

12 km/h S · Weak Gusts 41

Humidity79%

0°C3720m

14:00

7° Felt 4°

0.8 mm

12 km/h S · Weak Gusts 46

Humidity83%

0°C3680m

15:00

6° Felt 3°

1 mm

12 km/h S · Moderate Gusts 49

Humidity85%

0°C3630m

16:00

6° Felt 3°

0.8 mm

12 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 39

Humidity88%

0°C3580m

17:00

5° Felt 2°

0.8 mm

10 km/h SSW · Weak Gusts 45

Humidity93%

0°C3570m

18:00

4° Felt 2°

1.1 mm

1 km/h S · Weak Gusts 30

Humidity94%

0°C3500m

19:00

2° Felt 0°

1.6 mm

4 km/h N · Weak Gusts 28

Humidity95%

0°C3310m

20:00

1° Felt -3°

1.6 mm

10 km/h NNW · Weak Gusts 27

Humidity95%

0°C3110m

21:00

-1° Felt -5°

1.6 mm

15 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 26

Humidity95%

0°C2920m

22:00

-2° Felt -6°

1.3 mm

16 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 26

Humidity94%

0°C2900m

23:00

-2° Felt -6°

1.3 mm

15 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 25

Humidity93%

0°C2880m

00:00

-2° Felt -6°

1.3 mm

14 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 25

Humidity92%

0°C2860m

01:00

-2° Felt -7°

—

14 km/h NNW · Moderate Gusts 26

Humidity91%

0°C2840m

Last update: 13 September 2026 18:31

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)
6.5Very Good	6.1Very Good	109Good	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	0Absent	34Fair

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.