AI-generatedLienz at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 2,178 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 681 m
Climate in Lienz
Lienz 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 3 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Lienz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2518:24
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 07:06–08:06 · evening 17:43–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:06 · evening 18:43–18:55
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 Lienz in October?
In October, Lienz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 225 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lienz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:25 – 18:24
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lienz
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 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lienz, 40 % 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 Lienz
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 85 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 Lienz: 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, Lienz has about 13 rainy days with 225 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lienz
How breezy and how cloudy Lienz 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 Lienz typically peaks at 7 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 71 % of the sky over Lienz: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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.
Snow in Lienz
When Lienz 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, Lienz has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Lienz
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (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 | 24 | 3° | −5° | 4.2 h | 9 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 5° | −4° | 5.1 h | 9 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 8° | 0° | 5.5 h | 12 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 12° | 3° | 5.6 h | 17 | 171 |
| MayMay | 60 | 17° | 8° | 6.0 h | 22 | 239 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 21 | 234 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 23° | 13° | 7.2 h | 21 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 23° | 13° | 6.5 h | 19 | 235 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 19° | 10° | 5.5 h | 15 | 209 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 14° | 6° | 4.4 h | 13 | 225 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 8° | 1° | 3.4 h | 12 | 222 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 4° | −4° | 3.6 h | 9 | 111 |
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
46.83° N, 12.77° E · 681 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Lienz
The best time to visit Lienz is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is May with 239 mm.
Lienz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lienz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Lienz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Lienz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lienz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lienz for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lienz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Lienz: score 66 against 57. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 66better |
| Day high | 14° | 19° |
| Night low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 225 mm | 209 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Lienz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January3° · 4 h
In January, Lienz is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 89 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in January26February5° · 5 h
In February, Lienz is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in February30March8° · 6 h
In March, Lienz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 128 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in March40April12° · 6 h
In April, Lienz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 171 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in April60May17° · 6 h
In May, Lienz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 239 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in May62June21° · 7 h
In June, Lienz is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 234 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in June64July23° · 7 h
In July, Lienz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in July62August23° · 7 h
In August, Lienz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in August66September19° · 6 h
In September, Lienz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in September57October14° · 4 h
In October, Lienz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 225 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in October27November8° · 3 h
In November, Lienz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 222 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lienz.
Lienz in November21December4° · 4 h
In December, Lienz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lienz.
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Lienz vs. Bad Gastein
In October the holiday weather in Lienz and Bad Gastein is about equally good (score 57 vs. 53). During the day Bad Gastein is 1 °C cooler than Lienz.
| in October | Lienz | Bad Gastein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Lienz ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Lienz
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lienz 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.
Lienz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,090 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 Lienz
When is the best time to visit Lienz?
The best time to visit Lienz 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 Lienz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Lienz?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is May with 239 mm. The driest month is January with 89 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lienz get?
Lienz gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in November there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lienz in?
Lienz uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lienz?
A nonstop flight from London to Lienz takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lienz?
Lienz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 23.
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