Luxembourg in January

Cold and grey; business travel keeps weekday hotel prices up.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatGreen and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
• JuneGreatNational Day on 23 June with fireworks on the 22nd evening.
• JulyGreatSummer; business travel drops and hotel weekend-style rates spread through the week.
• AugustGreatSchueberfouer funfair starts late in the month.

• Luxembourg City and the Gutland · Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthalcool

  Mild and damp; the Moselle is the warmest corner, with grape harvest in September–October.

• Éislek (Ardennes) · Vianden, Clervaux, Wiltzcool

  Colder and wetter uplands; snow some winters; autumn colours in October.

• Central Luxembourg: Luxembourg City / Guttland · capital and the belt of towns around itcool

  Continental pattern: cold winters with occasional snow, warm summers. May–September is the comfortable window; December brings the Christmas markets.

• Éislek: Éislek / Ardennes · Northern Luxembourg hillscold

  Higher and wetter than the south; check trail conditions in winter and expect mist in the valleys on many mornings.

• Moselle Valley: Moselle Valley · River terraces from Schengen to Wasserbilligcool

  Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 30 °C (86 °F)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 86 °F (30 °C)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.

• Mullerthal: Mullerthal / Echternach · Eastern Luxembourg sandstone plateaucold

  Best April to October. July and August are warmest and busiest; autumn leaves and spring are quieter. Rock paths can be icy in winter.

• Luxembourg City4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Beaufort5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Berdorf4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Clervaux5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Consdorf5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Diekirch3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Echternach4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Esch-sur-Sûre5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
• Ettelbruck5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Grevenmacher5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Larochette5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Mersch4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 17 rain days
• Mondorf-les-Bains4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Remich4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Schengen4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Troisvierges4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Vianden4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Wasserbillig4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
• Wiltz3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year's Day

  1 Jan

  Quiet day.

Crowds · Luxembourg

Low

Prices · Luxembourg

Medium

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Rated best or good this month

• Mondorf-les-Bains

  Best months: May–Sep for outdoor pools and the park; Nov–Mar for indoor thermal and sauna days