AI-generatedEchternach at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,660 h
- Rain a year
- 775 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 168 m
Climate in Echternach
Echternach has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year, Echternach is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Echternach
The best time to visit Echternach is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 75 mm.
Echternach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Echternach in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Echternach in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Echternach in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–21 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Echternach in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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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: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5418:46
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:34–08:38 · evening 18:02–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:34 · evening 19:06–19:18
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 Echternach compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Echternach in October?
In October, Echternach is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Echternach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:54 – 18:46
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %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 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Echternach
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 Echternach: score 80 against 55. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 65 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Echternach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January5° · 1.6 h
In January, Echternach is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in January16February7° · 2.5 h
In February, Echternach is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in February38March12° · 4.2 h
In March, Echternach is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in March73April17° · 6.2 h
In April, Echternach is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in April74May21° · 6.9 h
In May, Echternach is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in May80June24° · 7.5 h
In June, Echternach is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in June79July26° · 7.6 h
In July, Echternach is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in July78August26° · 6.9 h
In August, Echternach is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in August76September21° · 5.3 h
In September, Echternach is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in September55October15° · 3.1 h
In October, Echternach is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in October18November9° · 1.5 h
In November, Echternach is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in November10December6° · 1.2 h
In December, Echternach is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Echternach.
Echternach in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Echternach
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 14 | 5° | 0° | 1.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 7° | 1° | 2.5 h | 10 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 12° | 3° | 4.2 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 74 | 21° | 9° | 6.9 h | 13 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 24° | 13° | 7.5 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 26° | 15° | 7.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 26° | 14° | 6.9 h | 11 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 21° | 11° | 5.3 h | 9 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 15° | 8° | 3.1 h | 12 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 9° | 4° | 1.5 h | 13 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 1° | 1.2 h | 13 | 75 |
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
49.81° N, 6.42° E · 168 m · Europe/Luxembourg
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Echternach
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 Echternach, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Echternach: 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, Echternach has about 12 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Echternach
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Echternach
How breezy and how cloudy Echternach 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 Echternach typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Echternach: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Echternach
How often the day gets hot in Echternach (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, Echternach has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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
Snow in Echternach
Snow is possible in Echternach, 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 Echternach.
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 Echternach
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Echternach 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.
Echternach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °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
- about 1 h 5 min
- Distance
- 520 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.
Good to know: Luxembourg
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Luxembourgish, German, French
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +352
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Echternach vs Wasserbillig
In October the holiday weather in Echternach and Wasserbillig is about equally good (score 55 vs 56). During the day Wasserbillig is 1 °C warmer than Echternach.
| in October | Echternach | Wasserbillig |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Echternach ranks 2 of 11 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Echternach
When is the best time to visit Echternach?
The best time to visit Echternach is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Echternach?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Echternach?
Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 75 mm. The driest month is April with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Echternach get?
Echternach gets around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Echternach in?
Echternach is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Echternach?
A nonstop flight from London to Echternach takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Echternach?
Echternach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 75, summer holidays 78, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 12.