What’s the climate like in Lienz?
The current climate of Lienz features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lienz in recent years was 34°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in February 2018.
On average, Lienz gets 1857 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1388 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Lienz?
The best time to visit Lienz for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Lienz.
Climate Table of Lienz
The climate table of Lienz shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 193 | 120 | 135 | 102 | 185 | 162 | 209 | 211 | 146 | 125 | 110 | 159 |
| Snow (cm) | 288 | 387 | 279 | 189 | 35 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,2 | 3,4 | 17 | 60 | 128 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1857 mm per year, averaging 155 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1388 cm per year
- Driest months: 102 mm in April, 110 mm in November and 120 mm in February
- Wettest months: 211 mm in August, 209 mm in July and 193 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lienz
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lienz, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lienz
This graph shows how much precipitation Lienz, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lienz
This graph shows how much snow Lienz, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lienz
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lienz, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lienz
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lienz, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lienz
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lienz, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lienz
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lienz, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lienz by Month
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