AI-generatedVianden at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 775 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 228 m
Climate in Vianden
Vianden has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Vianden is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vianden
The best time to visit Vianden is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to September. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is December with 75 mm.
Vianden through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vianden in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Vianden in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Vianden in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Vianden in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °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 – Sep
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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Your best months: June, August – September
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5518:47
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 07:35–08:39 · evening 18:02–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:35 · evening 19:06–19:19
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 Vianden compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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 | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Vianden in October?
In October, Vianden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vianden.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:55 – 18:47
- 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 %74 %
- 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 Vianden
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 Vianden: score 79 against 51. In June, days are 8 °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 | 51 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 65 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vianden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January5° · 1.6 h
In January, Vianden 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 Vianden.
Vianden in January16February6° · 2.5 h
In February, Vianden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °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 Vianden.
Vianden in February33March11° · 4.2 h
In March, Vianden is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 Vianden.
Vianden in March66April15° · 6.0 h
In April, Vianden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 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 Vianden.
Vianden in April72May19° · 6.4 h
In May, Vianden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 Vianden.
Vianden in May79June23° · 7.0 h
In June, Vianden is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vianden.
Vianden in June78July25° · 7.1 h
In July, Vianden is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vianden.
Vianden in July77August24° · 6.6 h
In August, Vianden is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Vianden.
Vianden in August75September20° · 5.1 h
In September, Vianden is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 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 Vianden.
Vianden in September51October15° · 3.1 h
In October, Vianden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vianden.
Vianden in October16November9° · 1.6 h
In November, Vianden is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 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 Vianden.
Vianden in November10December6° · 1.3 h
In December, Vianden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 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 Vianden.
Vianden in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vianden
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 14 | 5° | 0° | 1.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | 0° | 2.5 h | 10 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 11° | 2° | 4.2 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 72 | 19° | 9° | 6.4 h | 13 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 12° | 7.0 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 25° | 14° | 7.1 h | 11 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 24° | 13° | 6.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 20° | 10° | 5.1 h | 9 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 15° | 7° | 3.1 h | 12 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 4° | 1.6 h | 13 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 1° | 1.3 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
49.94° N, 6.21° E · 228 m · Europe/Luxembourg
Sunshine hours in Vianden
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 Vianden, 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 Vianden: 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, Vianden has about 12 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vianden
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 Vianden
How breezy and how cloudy Vianden 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 Vianden 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 Vianden: 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 Vianden
How often the day gets hot in Vianden (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, Vianden 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 in Vianden
Snow is possible in Vianden, 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 Vianden.
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 Vianden
Weather for your travel dates
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Vianden 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.
Vianden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.5 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
- 500 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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Vianden vs Diekirch
In October the holiday weather in Vianden and Diekirch is about equally good (score 51 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Diekirch as in Vianden.
| in October | Vianden | Diekirch |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Vianden ranks 7 of 11 destinations in this country.
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- 7ViandenThis page15°51
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Frequently asked questions about Vianden
When is the best time to visit Vianden?
The best time to visit Vianden 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 Vianden?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Vianden?
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 Vianden get?
Vianden gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Vianden in?
Vianden is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Vianden?
Vianden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 73, summer holidays 77, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 12.