Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Lienz.
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Lienz, Tyrol, Austria, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) in July, while winters cool to -3°C (27°F) in January.
With around 1518 mm (60 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Lienz has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is July. The sunniest month is July, with 8.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Lienz. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C (27°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in July to -11°C (12°F) in January.
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Lienz has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1518 mm (60 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Lienz can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 180 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation spread across 14 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Lienz Precipitation page.
Lienz can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lienz.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Lienz. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Lienz has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -3°C (27°F) in January to 18°C (64°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -11°C (12°F) to 8°C (46°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1518 mm (60 in). July is the wettest month with 180 mm (7.1 in), while January is the driest with 67 mm (2.6 in).
Lienz receives around 1,966 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 241 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 48 hours.
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