Linz
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Entry requirements are covered under the European Entry‑Exit System (EES); no additional travel restrictions are noted for Linz.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Linz month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Linz are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and August the wettest (about 95 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 | -2.3 | 59 | 4.3 |
| February | 7.5 | -0.4 | 49 | 6.3 |
| March | 11.2 | 1.4 | 51 | 8.0 |
| April | 15.7 | 5.2 | 57 | 9.5 |
| May | 19.4 | 9.6 | 94 | 9.9 |
| June | 25.4 | 14.8 | 84 | 12.2 |
| July | 26.3 | 16.0 | 88 | 11.9 |
| August | 26.0 | 16.0 | 95 | 10.9 |
| September | 21.2 | 12.1 | 82 | 9.0 |
| October | 15.6 | 7.6 | 54 | 6.9 |
| November | 8.4 | 2.3 | 59 | 4.8 |
| December | 4.8 | -0.6 | 67 | 3.9 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1236
Linz was mentioned as a fortified city in 1236 and was granted city rights in 1324.
- Documented history · 1618
On 15 May 1618 he discovered Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
- Documented history · 1800
The Oeconomische Encyclopädie (also simply known as the Krünitz), with the entry about Linz being written around 1800, describes the city as well built and fortified and its economy as growing, partially because of its location on the Danube and the connection to routes to Hungar
- Documented history · 1672
The wool industry was particularly important: a wool manufactory, established in 1672, was the biggest in then-Austria, or rather, the Austrian states.
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01 · OverviewLinz, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Linz took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Linz
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Linz
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Linz
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Linz
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Linz
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Linz
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01 · Q&AWhere is Linz located and what are its coordinates?
Linz is situated in Austria at geographic coordinates 48.3064, 14.2861 with an elevation of 266 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Linz?
Linz has a recorded population of approximately 204,846 and observes the Europe/Vienna time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Linz?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Linz include de-AT, hr, hu, sl, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Linz?
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