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Lienz Weather in December

Lienz in December

The short of it: Lienz in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -6° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 33 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

December in Lienz brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -6°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 33 min in mid-December, 44 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Lienz runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Auronzo, 40 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Lienz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 39 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 33 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AuronzoVeneto40 km SW3°-4°58 mm
Bad GasteinSalzburg42 km NE1°-6°88 mm
Bad HofgasteinSalzburg46 km NNE3°-6°72 mm
KaprunSalzburg49 km N2°-6°75 mm
Domegge di CadoreVeneto50 km SW4°-3°56 mm
TolmezzoFriuli Venezia Giulia51 km SSE6°0°127 mm
Pieve di CadoreVeneto55 km SW3°-4°52 mm
Zell am SeeSalzburg55 km N3°-5°78 mm

The Almanac · Lienz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lienz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°38 mm4 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February4°-6°37 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
March9°-1°52 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°3°59 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
May19°8°98 mm7 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°12°114 mm6 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July24°13°131 mm6 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August23°12°126 mm6 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September19°8°100 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°109 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November6°0°97 mm4 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December2°-6°58 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lienz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lienz in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Lienz?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Lienz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Lienz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lienz in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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