Climate Insights for Lienz

The climate in Lienz is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1526mm of precipitation falls per year. Lienz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lienz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Lienz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Lienz vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Lienz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1526mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 189mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 66mm. That's 123mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Lienz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 477cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Lienz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Lienz, which began on June 21, 2026. Lienz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lienz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.