Linz
City in Austria
Linz is a city in Austria with a population of about 212,000. Located 155 kilometers from Vienna, it offers visitors several historic structures, including the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral, and Linz Castle.
What to see
The city features religious landmarks such as the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral. Visitors can also explore Linz Castle. Additionally, the Lentos Art Museum is available to visit.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 22 °C to 24 °C. These months also see the most rain, with 90 to 101 millimeters falling over about 15 or 16 days. If you prefer cooler weather, the spring months of April and May offer highs between 15 °C and 20 °C. Winter months, particularly January and December, have daily highs of 3 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C or -2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Linz-Hörsching Airport, which is located 11 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Linz
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 51 | 66 | 54 | 76 | 90 | 101 | 95 | 66 | 55 | 56 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Linz (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Lentos Art Museum