Esch-sur-Alzette — time and weather
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg, in the Europe/Luxembourg time zone. This page shows the current local time in Esch-sur-Alzette and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Esch-sur-Alzette
Local time in Esch-sur-Alzette is based on the Europe/Luxembourg time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Luxembourg is a small, wealthy country at Europe's heart, a financial hub with fortresses and scenic valleys.
More about the country: Luxembourg →What to see in Esch-sur-Alzette
Sights and historical places
- The pedestrian Rue de l'Alzette, a lively shopping artery in the heart of the city.
- The early-20th-century Esch town hall and Place de l'Hôtel de Ville with its fountain.
- Galgenberg Park, with greenery and a viewpoint over the town.
- The former steelworks district of Belval, where blast furnaces have become a cultural quarter.
Museums
- The National Museum of the Resistance, devoted to the years of Nazi occupation of Luxembourg.
- The mining and steel heritage centre (Bâtiment Massenoire) at Belval, telling the industrial story.
- The Konschthal Esch art centre, with contemporary exhibitions in a former department store.
Where to spend time
- The Ellergronn nature reserve, with trails through former mines and walking routes.
- The modern Belval university campus, with cafés, bars and cultural venues.
- Water parks and sports complexes popular with families in southern Luxembourg.
Local cuisine
In the Rue de l'Alzette cafés try Luxembourgish dishes and Portuguese fare from the local community, Gromperekichelcher with a beer, and modern bistros and coffee shops at Belval.
Climate in Esch-sur-Alzette: month by month
The warmest month in Esch-sur-Alzette is August, with average daytime highs of 23.6 °C; the coolest is January, around 4.6 °C by day and -0.1 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~111 mm) and is lowest in June (~62 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0 | 111 | 14 |
| February | 8 | 1 | 65 | 12 |
| March | 11 | 2 | 67 | 12 |
| April | 13 | 4 | 63 | 11 |
| May | 18 | 9 | 75 | 13 |
| June | 23 | 13 | 62 | 11 |
| July | 23 | 14 | 94 | 13 |
| August | 24 | 14 | 63 | 12 |
| September | 20 | 11 | 100 | 12 |
| October | 15 | 8 | 94 | 13 |
| November | 8 | 4 | 81 | 13 |
| December | 6 | 2 | 75 | 14 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Esch-sur-Alzette are May–June, August: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Esch-sur-Alzette: Sunrise 06:34 · Sunset 20:45 · Day length 14:11
Time difference from Esch-sur-Alzette right now:
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