Climate and best seasons to visit Liechtenstein. Actual weather forecast

Liechtenstein has a temperate continental climate. Some regions are characterized by the alpine climate zone which softens under the influence of wet and warm sea breezes. Winter in the country is quite cold although there are no strong frosts. Almost the entire winter period is accompanied by strong winds which are associated with a multidirectional movement of air masses from the sea. The annual precipitation is about 1,300 millimeters. The summer months in Liechtenstein also features a moderate temperature. There is no exhausting heat here, yet the weather is not spoilt by the regular precipitation. Basically, every summer day is sunny and cloudless.

In the middle and late summer, strong winds which are accompanied by sharp pressure drops are observed in the territory of Liechtenstein. Note that due to the multidirectional movement of air masses on different slopes of the same mountain, the weather can be quite different. With the onset of winter, air temperature in Liechtenstein begins to fall gradually; on average it reaches 5°C throughout the territory. The sky is covered with clouds, precipitation falls regularly (rarely snow) and strong gusts of wind are possible. January in Liechtenstein is considered to be the coldest month of the year. In some regions, the air temperature can drop down to as low as -4°C. Also, January is characterized by fog, heavy rains, and snow which do not stay for a long time on the surface.

With the arrival of February, the air temperature starts to rise again and on average reaches 8°C. From the month of March, cloudy days will gradually begin to give way for sunrise. The air temperature during this time reaches 13°C and in April it is already 17°C. Despite the fact that until the end of spring the temperature only rises, it is usually in May that the greatest amount of precipitation is recorded. One should keep this in mind when planning a trip. In June, the air temperature reaches 23-24°C on average and the number of sunny days becomes significantly more than in May. At this time the water temperature is 19°C. The hottest month in Liechtenstein is considered to be July, when the temperature can rise up to 27°C. Autumn in the country is characterized by an average temperature of 9°C and a cloudy weather. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Liechtenstein, despite its rather modest territorial size, is a popular tourist destination, as you can perfectly relax here at any time of the year. The peak of the tourist season comes naturally from the end of autumn and lasts until the beginning of spring, for the reason that this country is considered the center of skiing and extreme winter sports. Mild winter and the specific terrain of the country made it possible for ski resorts to create the most comfortable high-quality infrastructure for the winter holidays. Also in winter, hiking tours in the Alps and adjacent valleys are popular. Quite often, tourists come to Liechtenstein to celebrate the New Year and Christmas holidays. At this time, grandiose events and colorful festivals are held here, which will allow you to get acquainted with the traditions of the local population.

It is worth noting that Liechtenstein is one of the safest countries in the world, which is why people happily come here with children on New Year or summer holidays. If the purpose of the trip is shopping, then it is worth visiting during the off-season, in September-October, and also from March to the end of May. The fact is that the prices of goods here are among the highest in the whole of Europe. At the same time, prices grow with the increase in the number of tourists. Gastronomic tours are very popular in Liechtenstein. In order to try the local cuisine, you can visit the country at any time of the year. However, by the end of January in the big cities, there are incredible culinary festivals.

Despite the fact that Liechtenstein is quite a small country, a large number of cultural, historical and natural sights have been set up on its territory. That is why excursion tours are also popular in this direction. It is best to visit them in summer, as the weather during this period is quite warm, there is no exhausting heat and the amount of precipitation is minimal. Consequently, nothing prevents you from strolling through the old chapels, studying art galleries and visiting museums. From the end of spring, tourists arrive in the country in order to go hang gliding. If you want to visit a grandiose musical festival in Liechtenstein, you should go there in July so as to make it to the legendary Guitar Day. On August 15th, the Day of Fireworks is held in the country. This event attracts young people from all neighboring countries.