Climate Insights for Lienz
Bezirk Lienz, Villgratener Berge - Monti del Villgraten, Austria
Climate Overview
The climate in Lienz is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,526 mm 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.The climate in Lienz is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 60.1 in 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 14°F. Lienz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
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.Temperatures in Lienz vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lienz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,526 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 66 mm. That's 123 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.6 in. That's 4.8 in 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 188in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
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.Lienz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.