Visiting Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a moderate climate, with less annual rainfall than either Belgium or the Netherlands, since North Sea winds have usually shed their tears before they get this far inland.

The vineyard-replete Moselle Valley in the southeast has the lowest annual rainfall ranging between 30cm and 41cm (12-16 inches) and the western districts have the highest with around 100 cm (40 inches) a year. The temperature in July and August avarages around 63°F (17°C) in Luxembourg City while in the winters, the temperature average 32°F (0°C) with snowfalls. This usually open up the cross-country and a few downhill skiing pistes in the Ardennes are common but not guaranteed.

The best time to visit Luxembourg, as in the rest of the Benelux countries, is from about mid-April to mid-October. The peak of the tourist season is in July and August, when the weather is at its finest. The weather, however, is never really extreme at any time of year and if you're one of the growing numbers who favor off-season travel, you'll find the Grand Duchy every bit as attractive during those months. Not only are airlines, hotels and restaurants cheaper, less crowded and more relaxed during this time, but there are also some very appealing events going on. Theater is most active during winter months in Luxembourg City. Grevenmacher celebrates its Wine and Grape Festival with a splendid folklore procession on the second weekend in September outside the city.