Best Time to Visit Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Linz.
Linz does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.4°C / 65.1°F) and driest (February, 48 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–November and January–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.2°C / 29.8°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July, with rainfall from 48 mm / 1.9 in (February) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Linz, Upper Austria, Austria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Linz's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 14.2°C57.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 18.3°C64.9°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 13.9°C57°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at Linz matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Linz?
Linz doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~48 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 18.4°C / 65.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Austria's national average.
When is the rainy season in Linz?
The rainy season at Linz, Upper Austria runs through May–August and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 60 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is July (108 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the driest month in Linz?
The driest month in Linz is February, averaging about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Linz?
The least comfortable months for travel to Linz — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 108 mm / 4.3 in in July, and the coldest month averages -1.2°C / 29.8°F.
Is Linz climate different from Austria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Linz figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Austria figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Linz specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.