When to go · Luxembourg
Luxembourg in October
Good month. Autumn colour in the Ardennes.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Luxembourg
- Prices
- Medium
- Luxembourg
Verdict
Autumn colour in the Ardennes.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. 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.
Weather in October
- Luxembourg City and the Gutland · Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthalfine
Mild and damp; the Moselle is the warmest corner, with grape harvest in September–October.
- Éislek (Ardennes) · Vianden, Clervaux, Wiltzfine
Colder and wetter uplands; snow some winters; autumn colours in October.
- Central Luxembourg: Luxembourg City / Guttland · capital and the belt of towns around itbest weather
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 hillsfine
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 Wasserbilligbest weather
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 plateaubest weather
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 City14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Beaufort15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain days
- Berdorf14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
- Clervaux15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
- Consdorf15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
- Diekirch14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Echternach14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
- Esch-sur-Sûre16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
- Ettelbruck16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
- Grevenmacher15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain days
- Larochette16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain days
- Mersch14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain days
- Mondorf-les-Bains14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Remich14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Schengen14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
- Troisvierges15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
- Vianden14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Wasserbillig14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain days
- Wiltz13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Luxembourg
- Low
- Prices · Luxembourg
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luxembourg, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 4
October: Autumn colour in the Ardennes.
May: Green and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
Luxembourg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
Autumn colour; cooler.
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Mar–Dec (exhibition closed Mondays – check)
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: May–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: May–Oct (quay, boats and terraces open); Feb for Fuesend Karneval
Best months: Apr–Oct
Best months: May–Oct