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Lienz Weather in February

Lienz in February

The short of it: Lienz in February averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 10 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -6° · rain 37 mm · daylight 10 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lienz an average February high of 4°, a low of -6° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 14 min in mid-February, 78 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

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

February in Lienz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 14 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AuronzoVeneto40 km SW3°-6°44 mm
Bad GasteinSalzburg42 km NE1°-8°63 mm
Bad HofgasteinSalzburg46 km NNE4°-6°54 mm
KaprunSalzburg49 km N3°-6°57 mm
Domegge di CadoreVeneto50 km SW5°-4°39 mm
TolmezzoFriuli Venezia Giulia51 km SSE8°-2°68 mm
Pieve di CadoreVeneto55 km SW4°-5°39 mm
Zell am SeeSalzburg55 km N5°-6°59 mm

The Almanac · Lienz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lienz in February?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Lienz?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Lienz in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Lienz in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Lienz in February?

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

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