The average temperature in Tyrol is lower than for example in Germany or the Netherlands. In the Alps, the average temperature is lower than in the East of Austria. In Tyrol, the temperature drops about half a degree for every 100 meters of altitude. However, the slope orientation is essential. The difference between a North- or South orientation can be significant (in summer and winter). On South oriented hiking trails are much warmer than the North oriented once.  

This is due to a limited exposure of sunshine. This reduced sunshine, however, is also the reason why North oriented slopes are longer exposed to avalanches. Through sun exposure, the snow is compressed and thereby the structure is safer.  

At a height of about 1.500 metres there is an alpine climate. The main feature of this climate is the large difference of temperature between day and night. While during the day the temperature rises fast, it drops noticeably at night. On approx. 1.800 metres above sea level, the annual average temperature is not much higher than ten degrees Celsius. The highest measured temperature in Austria was 39.7 degrees Celsius.  

Due to the Alps, the amount of precipitation in Austria is quite different. In contrast to other places, the region Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis   is an area with rather low precipitation.    

About 2.000 hours of annual sunshine in Fiss. Fiss is among the sunniest places in Austria.