Liechtenstein
Country · Europe, Western Europe
Liechtenstein is a country in Western Europe bordered by Austria and Switzerland. Its capital is Vaduz. The country covers 160 square kilometers with a population of about 41,000.
Highlights
The site covers 4 sights. Top sights include Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg Castle, Vaduz Cathedral, and the Government Building, Vaduz. The city of Vaduz serves as the main urban center.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Vaduz, features daily highs and lows. January is the coldest month with highs of 3 °C and lows of -6 °C, alongside 77 mm of rain across about 16 days. July and August are the warmest months, both reaching daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 13 °C. July records 149 mm of rain on about 19 days, while August has 147 mm on about 18 days. May experiences the highest number of rainy days with 105 mm falling over about 22 days.
Practical notes
The currency is the Swiss franc. The official language is German. Plugs are of types C and J, operating at a voltage of 230.0 V. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+01:00.
Cities
Top sights in Liechtenstein
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °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 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | -1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 73 | 91 | 82 | 105 | 126 | 149 | 147 | 113 | 78 | 88 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Vaduz (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Alps
- Liechtenstein National Museum
- Rhine
- Schalun Castle