AI-generatedArlon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 938 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 421 m
Climate in Arlon
Arlon has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Arlon is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arlon
The best time to visit Arlon is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 93 mm.
Arlon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arlon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Arlon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Arlon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Arlon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5618:48
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:36–08:40 · evening 18:04–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:36 · evening 19:08–19:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Arlon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Arlon in October?
In October, Arlon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Arlon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:56 – 18:48
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Arlon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Arlon: score 73 against 40. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arlon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 1.5 h
In January, Arlon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 83 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in January14February5° · 2.5 h
In February, Arlon is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in February22March10° · 4.0 h
In March, Arlon is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in March51April14° · 5.8 h
In April, Arlon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in April68May18° · 6.1 h
In May, Arlon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in May73June21° · 6.5 h
In June, Arlon is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in June72July23° · 6.8 h
In July, Arlon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in July72August23° · 6.4 h
In August, Arlon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in August73September19° · 5.0 h
In September, Arlon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in September40October13° · 3.1 h
In October, Arlon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in October10November8° · 1.5 h
In November, Arlon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in November8December5° · 1.2 h
In December, Arlon is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 93 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arlon.
Arlon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arlon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 4° | −1° | 1.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 5° | −1° | 2.5 h | 12 | 72 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 10° | 2° | 4.0 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 14° | 5° | 5.8 h | 12 | 65 |
| MayMay | 68 | 18° | 8° | 6.1 h | 14 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 21° | 11° | 6.5 h | 13 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 23° | 13° | 6.8 h | 14 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 23° | 13° | 6.4 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 10° | 5.0 h | 10 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 13° | 7° | 3.1 h | 12 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 8° | 3° | 1.5 h | 14 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 0° | 1.2 h | 14 | 93 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Arlon
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Arlon, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Arlon: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arlon has about 12 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Arlon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Arlon
How breezy and how cloudy Arlon is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arlon typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Arlon: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Arlon
How often the day gets hot in Arlon (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Arlon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Arlon
Snow is possible in Arlon, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Arlon.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Arlon
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Arlon in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arlon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Arlon compared
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Arlon vs Luxembourg
In October Luxembourg has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 40). During the day Luxembourg is 2 °C warmer than Arlon.
| in October | Arlon | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Arlon
When is the best time to visit Arlon?
The best time to visit Arlon is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arlon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Arlon?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 93 mm. The driest month is April with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arlon get?
Arlon gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Arlon in?
Arlon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Arlon?
Arlon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 69, summer holidays 72, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 10.