AI-generatedEsch-sur-Alzette at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 845 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 295 m
Climate in Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Esch-sur-Alzette is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5518:48
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 07:36–08:39 · evening 18:04–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:36 · evening 19:08–19:20
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.
What is the weather like in Esch-sur-Alzette in October?
In October, Esch-sur-Alzette is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:55 – 18:48
- 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
- 73 %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+2Europe/Luxembourg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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
Sunshine hours in Esch-sur-Alzette
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 3.4 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Esch-sur-Alzette, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Esch-sur-Alzette
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 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Esch-sur-Alzette: 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, Esch-sur-Alzette has about 12 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Esch-sur-Alzette
How breezy and how cloudy Esch-sur-Alzette 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 Esch-sur-Alzette typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Esch-sur-Alzette: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Esch-sur-Alzette
How often the day gets hot in Esch-sur-Alzette (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, Esch-sur-Alzette has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Esch-sur-Alzette
Snow is possible in Esch-sur-Alzette, 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 Esch-sur-Alzette.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Esch-sur-Alzette
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 12 | 4° | −1° | 1.5 h | 12 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 6° | 0° | 2.6 h | 11 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 10° | 2° | 4.4 h | 12 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 4° | 6.1 h | 12 | 58 |
| MayMay | 67 | 17° | 8° | 6.1 h | 13 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 21° | 12° | 6.5 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 22° | 14° | 7.0 h | 12 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 23° | 14° | 6.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 11° | 5.4 h | 10 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 8° | 3.4 h | 12 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | 1° | 1.3 h | 14 | 87 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
49.50° N, 5.98° E · 295 m · Europe/Luxembourg
Best time to visit Esch-sur-Alzette
The best time to visit Esch-sur-Alzette is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 87 mm.
Esch-sur-Alzette through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Esch-sur-Alzette in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Esch-sur-Alzette in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Esch-sur-Alzette in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Esch-sur-Alzette in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Esch-sur-Alzette for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Esch-sur-Alzette
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Esch-sur-Alzette: score 77 against 45. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 77better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 68 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Esch-sur-Alzette month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 2 h
In January, Esch-sur-Alzette is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in January15February6° · 3 h
In February, Esch-sur-Alzette is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in February27March10° · 4 h
In March, Esch-sur-Alzette is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Esch-sur-Alzette is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in April67May17° · 6 h
In May, Esch-sur-Alzette is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in May76June21° · 7 h
In June, Esch-sur-Alzette is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in June77July22° · 7 h
In July, Esch-sur-Alzette is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in July77August23° · 7 h
In August, Esch-sur-Alzette is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in August76September19° · 5 h
In September, Esch-sur-Alzette is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in September45October14° · 3 h
In October, Esch-sur-Alzette is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in October12November8° · 2 h
In November, Esch-sur-Alzette is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Esch-sur-Alzette in November9December5° · 1 h
In December, Esch-sur-Alzette is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esch-sur-Alzette.
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Esch-sur-Alzette vs. Luxembourg
In October the holiday weather in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg is about equally good (score 45 vs. 45). During the day it is about as warm in Luxembourg as in Esch-sur-Alzette.
| in October | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Esch-sur-Alzette ranks 2 of 3 destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Esch-sur-Alzette
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Esch-sur-Alzette 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.
Esch-sur-Alzette has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °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
- 510 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.
Frequently asked questions about Esch-sur-Alzette
When is the best time to visit Esch-sur-Alzette?
The best time to visit Esch-sur-Alzette 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 Esch-sur-Alzette?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Esch-sur-Alzette?
Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 87 mm. The driest month is April with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Esch-sur-Alzette get?
Esch-sur-Alzette gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Esch-sur-Alzette in?
Esch-sur-Alzette uses the time zone Europe/Luxembourg: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Esch-sur-Alzette?
A nonstop flight from London to Esch-sur-Alzette takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Esch-sur-Alzette?
Esch-sur-Alzette has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 69, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 11.
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