Best time to visit Linz
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Linz
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Linz).
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Private day trip from Linz to Cesky Krumlov and back - 2
Private Return Day Trip from Linz to Cesky Krumlov with Guided Tour - 3
Linz: Pöstlingberg and Old Town Private Walking Tour - 4
Linz Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide - 5
Private one way transfer from Linz to Cesky Krumlov - 6
Drive to the sightseeing kites in Linz
Last refreshed 2026-06-26.
Similar climatesRegensburg95% · Stuttgart95% · Basel94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Linz (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Linz's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2–5 | 1 | 12 | 158 | 13.2 | 77% | 17 | 96 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 1–9 | 5 | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 69% | 20 | 133 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 2–12 | 8 | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 58% | 18 | 194 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 5–15 | 12 | 12 | 151 | 12.6 | 56% | 17 | 208 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 10–19 | 18 | 15 | 165 | 11.0 | 58% | 17 | 232 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 15–25 | 25 | 14 | 137 | 9.8 | 55% | 16 | 268 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 16–27 | 27 | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 52% | 16 | 278 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Aug | 16–26 | 27 | 14 | 154 | 11.0 | 59% | 15 | 242 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 13–22 | 21 | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 62% | 15 | 207 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 8–16 | 15 | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 72% | 14 | 165 | 2 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 2–9 | 6 | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 80% | 15 | 111 | 1 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 0–5 | 2 | 12 | 173 | 14.4 | 82% | 16 | 87 | 1 | Busy | 3 |
UV Index in Linz by Month
UV index in Linz peaks at 6 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December.
Best months in detail
July
9/1016–27°C · 11 rain days (114h) · 278 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
8/1013–22°C · 9 rain days (121h) · 207 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
8/1015–25°C · 14 rain days (137h) · 268 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
Every month
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January
4/10-2–5°C (feels 1°C) · 12 rain days (158h) · 96 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
5/101–9°C (feels 5°C) · 10 rain days (145h) · 133 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
6/102–12°C (feels 8°C) · 10 rain days (105h) · 194 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
April
6/105–15°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (151h) · 208 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
7/1010–19°C (feels 18°C) · 15 rain days (165h) · 232 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
August
8/1016–26°C · 14 rain days (154h) · 242 sun hours · 59% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
7/108–16°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (110h) · 165 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/102–9°C (feels 6°C) · 10 rain days (124h) · 111 sun hours · 80% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/100–5°C (feels 2°C) · 12 rain days (173h) · 87 sun hours · 82% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Linz
When is the best time to visit Linz?
July is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, September, June.
What is the worst time to visit Linz?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 0–5°C (12 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Linz?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Linz have good weather but fewer tourists?
July (climate 9/10, crowd index 18) and June (climate 8/10, crowd index 17) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Linz by month?
UV peaks at 6 (moderate) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Linz in June?
June is the peak UV month in Linz, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Linz on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Linz bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: January, February, March, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 17 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 28 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.