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Best time to visit Luxembourg: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best period, with highs of about 17–24°C and long days for walking. September and October bring the Moselle harvest; winter is cold and grey, about 4–8°C, but December has Christmas markets.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | 0°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 7°C | 1°C | 11 | low |
| Mar | 10°C | 2°C | 13 | low |
| Apr | 12°C | 3°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 12 | medium |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 9 | high |
| Jul | 23°C | 13°C | 11 | high |
| Aug | 23°C | 14°C | 14 | high |
| Sep | 20°C | 11°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 16°C | 8°C | 14 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 4°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 6°C | 2°C | 17 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 10°C in March, 12°C in April and 17°C in May, with rain on 11–13 days a month; northern attractions open from around Easter.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
About 23–24°C with lows of 13–14°C; the warmest and liveliest months, with some rain.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 20°C in September and 16°C in October, wine harvest in the Moselle, then grey and wet in November, at about 8°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
About 4–7°C by day and close to freezing at night, with frequent rain; Christmas markets in December.
Events worth planning around
- Dancing procession of Echternach (Whit Tuesday, May or June)
- National Day, 23 June, with celebrations on the evening of 22 June
- Schueberfouer funfair in the capital (late August to early September)
- Christmas markets (December)
When to avoid
November is the wettest and greyest month; from November to Easter many attractions in the north are closed.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Luxembourg?
May to September, with September and October for the Moselle wine season.
Is Luxembourg worth visiting in winter?
Yes for the Christmas markets, but it is cold and grey and some northern sights close.
When is National Day?
23 June, with the main festivities on the evening of 22 June.