When is the best time to visit Linz?
In general the best time to visit Linz is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Linz in different months
This is the average weather in Linz for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during July.
In February, March, April, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 63 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 72 mm in September.
January, November, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -3°C.
Climate in Linz
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Linz for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Linz during the whole year:
The hottest month in Linz is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Linz looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Linz is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Linz during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 89 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 18 rainy days and 96 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Linz during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 10 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Linz:
What is the hottest month in Linz?
The hottest month in Linz is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Linz?
The coldest month in Linz is January with minimum temperatures of -3°C.
Is Linz worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Linz.
When does it rain the least in Linz?
if you're looking to visit Linz when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 32 mm of rain.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Linz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.