AI-generatedLech at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 1,852 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,442 m
Climate in Lech
Lech has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Lech is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – July
Best for skiing: November – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:3618:34
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 07:17–08:18 · evening 17:52–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:17 · evening 18:53–19:05
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 Lech in October?
In October, Lech is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:36 – 18:34
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lech
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 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lech, 36 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Lech
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
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 Lech: 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, Lech has about 13 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lech
How breezy and how cloudy Lech 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 Lech typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Lech: variable cloud, with about 4.0 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.
Snow in Lech
When Lech is likely to be white: 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, Lech has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 27 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,000 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
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 Lech
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in August (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 9 | −1° | −11° | 2.7 h | 14 | 119 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 1° | −9° | 3.5 h | 13 | 110 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 4° | −6° | 4.5 h | 15 | 131 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 7° | −3° | 5.2 h | 16 | 124 |
| MayMay | 35 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 22 | 209 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 16° | 6° | 5.9 h | 21 | 212 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 18° | 8° | 6.2 h | 20 | 216 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 18° | 8° | 5.7 h | 19 | 210 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 14° | 5° | 4.9 h | 16 | 150 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 11° | 1° | 4.0 h | 13 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 4° | −5° | 2.6 h | 13 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | −1° | −9° | 2.2 h | 14 | 128 |
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
47.21° N, 10.14° E · 1,442 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Lech
The best time to visit Lech is from June to July. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 216 mm.
Lech through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lech in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Lech in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Lech in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–14 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lech in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–1 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lech for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lech
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 Lech: score 61 against 37. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 37 | 61better |
| Day high | 11° | 18° |
| Night low | 1° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 20 |
| Rainfall | 122 mmbetter | 216 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,000 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Lech month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January-1° · 3 h
In January, Lech is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 119 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in January13February1° · 4 h
In February, Lech is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 110 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in February11March4° · 5 h
In March, Lech is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 131 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in March17April7° · 5 h
In April, Lech is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in April35May12° · 5 h
In May, Lech is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 209 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in May60June16° · 6 h
In June, Lech is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 212 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in June61July18° · 6 h
In July, Lech is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in July59August18° · 6 h
In August, Lech is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in August52September14° · 5 h
In September, Lech is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 150 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in September37October11° · 4 h
In October, Lech is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in October11November4° · 3 h
In November, Lech is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
Lech in November8December-1° · 2 h
In December, Lech is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 128 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lech.
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Lech vs. St. Anton am Arlberg
In October St. Anton am Arlberg has the better holiday weather (score 44 vs. 37). During the day St. Anton am Arlberg is 1 °C warmer than Lech.
| in October | Lech | St. Anton am Arlberg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 37 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Lech ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Innsbruck16°64
- 2Hall in Tirol16°64
- 3Rattenberg16°61
- 4Feldkirch15°59
- 5Mayrhofen15°59
- 6St Johann im Pongau15°59
- 7Spittal an der Drau15°59
- 8Hallein15°58
- 31LechThis page11°37
Planning a trip to Lech
Weather for your travel dates
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Lech 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.
Lech has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 37).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −1 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 900 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 Lech
When is the best time to visit Lech?
The best time to visit Lech is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lech?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Lech?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 216 mm. The driest month is February with 110 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lech get?
Lech gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Lech in?
Lech uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lech?
A nonstop flight from London to Lech takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lech?
Lech has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94 (Ski), May half-term 40, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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