Lienz
Politischer Bezirk Lienz · Austria
Lienz lies in Tyrol, Austria. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–September (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
The best months to visit are June–September (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 25°C (77°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -8°C (17°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 19 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 64% of places in Austria.
- Frozen lakes · Weissensee (Carinthia) · Jan 10 – Feb 28 · 43 km away
- Ice caves · Eisriesenwelt (Werfen) · May 1 – Oct 26 · 81 km away
- Autumn foliage · Berchtesgaden & Königssee · Oct 5 – 31 · 82 km away
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 3 km/h W
- Gusts
- 19 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Pressure
- 1022 hPa
- UV index
- 2 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:43 / 17:01
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Lienz
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 0° | 4° | 10° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 14° | 6° | 1° |
| Average low | -8° | -6° | -1° | 3° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 4° | -2° | -7° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 38 | 33 | 54 | 66 | 86 | 106 | 124 | 102 | 87 | 88 | 71 | 48 |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 73 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 74 | 74 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 12 | 14 | 21 | 37 | 56 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 46 | 12 | 12 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Lienz, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Skiing | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Lienz: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Bathing water quality near Lienz
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 1
Very clean water: 100% of the sites here reach the top class.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Tristacher See, Badeanstalt · Lake Excellent 3.3 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Peralba
mountain in the Carnic Alps at the border Friuli Venezia Giulia / province of Belluno
Große Sandspitze
mountain in the Lienzer Dolomiten in East Tyrol
Petzeck
mountain in the Schober Group in Carinthia
Aguntum
former Roman municipality in East Tyrol
Hochschober
mountain in the Schober Group in East Tyrol
Roter Knopf
mountain in the Schobergroup at the border Carinthia / East Tyrol
Schloss Bruck
castle in Lienz, Tyrol, Austria
Glödis
mountain in the Schober Group in East Tyrol
Monte Chiadenis
mountain in Italy
Spitzkofel
mountain in the Lienzer Dolomiten in East Tyrol
Gössnitzkopf
mountain in the Schober group at the border Carinthia / Tyrol
Prijakt
mountain in the Schober Group in East Tyrol
Lienz: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.894 EUR
- Languages
- Bavarian
- Calling code
- +43
- Meal, casual restaurant€17.00≈ $19.00
- Cappuccino€3.90≈ $4.40
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.90≈ $6.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.80≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $14.00
- Public transport ticket€2.20≈ $2.50
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $145
Estimated from Austria’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 85% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
22 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (1976).
How to get to Lienz
Nearest airports
- SZGSalzburg AirportSalzburg109 km
- INNInnsbruck AirportInnsbruck118 km
- KLUKlagenfurt AirportKlagenfurt am Wörthersee121 km
- TRSTrieste AirportRonchi dei Legionari/Trieste124 km
- TSFTreviso AirportTreviso (TV)139 km
- LJULjubljana Jože Pučnik AirportZgornji Brnik146 km
Distances
- Vienna311 km 5 h 23
- Graz205 km 3 h 33
- Linz200 km 3 h 28
- Favoriten309 km 5 h 22
- Donaustadt318 km 5 h 31
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Hotels in Lienz
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lienz?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Lienz is June–September (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Lienz in October?
In October, Lienz averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 4°C (38°F), with 88 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Lienz?
June, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Lienz?
Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 109 km away.
What power plugs are used in Austria?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Austria?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Austria?
112.
Is Austria safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Lienz most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Lienz least crowded?
The quietest months are April and November.
When is the best time to visit Lienz without the crowds?
May–June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Lienz in?
Europe/Vienna (UTC+1).
What is the population of Lienz?
About 11,572.