Weather by month for central Germany, the best months to go and how Germany's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 23°C · 10–12 rain days
May, Jul
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 17°C to 23°C · 11–13 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 3°C to 9°C · 12–16 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -2°C | 16 days (76 mm) | 3.0 h/day | 0.8/10 |
| February | 5°C / -1°C | 12 days (62 mm) | 5.1 h/day | 1.9/10 |
| March | 9°C / 1°C | 13 days (63 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 2.5/10 |
| April | 12°C / 3°C | 11 days (56 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 5.0/10 |
| May | 17°C / 8°C | 11 days (66 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: June | 21°C / 12°C | 12 days (70 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| July | 23°C / 14°C | 13 days (62 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: August | 23°C / 14°C | 12 days (71 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: September | 19°C / 10°C | 10 days (63 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| October | 13°C / 7°C | 12 days (59 mm) | 5.7 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| November | 7°C / 2°C | 13 days (61 mm) | 3.6 h/day | 1.2/10 |
| December | 5°C / 0°C | 14 days (67 mm) | 2.4 h/day | 0.9/10 |
Figures for central Germany; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
3°C / -2°C · 16 rain days · 3.0 h sun
January is cold, with highs near 3°C and lows around -1.5°C. Rain or snow falls on about 16 days, and sunshine is scarce at just 3 hours a day. With a score of 0.8, this month rates poorly for most travel plans, though New Year's Day marks the start of it.
5°C / -1°C · 12 rain days · 5.1 h sun
Highs reach 5.1°C and lows stay below freezing at -0.8°C. There are 12 rain days and sun hours creep up to 5.1. The score of 1.9 keeps February in the tough-weather category, with short grey days still the norm.
9°C / 1°C · 13 rain days · 7.0 h sun
Spring starts to show with highs of 8.6°C, though nights still dip to 0.8°C. Rain falls on about 13 days and sunshine rises to 7 hours. The score of 2.5 means conditions are still difficult, mostly due to unpredictable temperatures and lingering chill.
12°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Highs climb to 12.4°C and lows reach 3.4°C, a clear step toward warmer weather. Rain days drop to under 11 and sun hours rise to 9.8. The score hits 5, an ok rating, and Good Friday and Easter Monday fall in this month.
17°C / 8°C · 11 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May brings real warmth, with highs of 16.7°C and lows of 7.8°C. Rain days are around 11 and sunshine reaches almost 11 hours. The score of 7.2 marks this as a good month, helped by Labour Day, Ascension Day and Whit Monday holidays.
21°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs reach 21.4°C and lows 12.3°C, with 12 rain days and 11.6 hours of sun. This is one of the best months of the year, scoring 7.6, combining long days with reliably warm weather.
23°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
July is warm, with highs of 22.5°C and lows of 13.5°C. Rain falls on about 13 days, similar to June, with 11.6 sun hours. The score of 7.4 keeps it in the good range, just behind the year's top months.
23°C / 14°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of 23°C and lows of 13.9°C. Rain days sit at 12 and sunshine holds at 10.9 hours. With a score of 7.6, this is one of the best times to visit.
19°C / 10°C · 10 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs ease to 18.6°C and lows to 10.2°C, with rain days dropping to under 10, the lowest of the year. Sun hours stay strong at 9.2. September scores highest at 8.1, making it the best-rated month overall.
13°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 5.7 h sun
Highs fall to 13.1°C and lows to 6.8°C. Rain picks up slightly to 12 days and sunshine drops sharply to 5.7 hours. The score of 4.6 puts this month in ok territory, with German Unity Day on the 3rd.
7°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 3.6 h sun
November turns cold again, with highs of 7.2°C and lows of 2.2°C. Rain falls on about 13 days and sunshine drops to just 3.6 hours. The score of 1.2 reflects the grey, damp conditions typical of late autumn.
5°C / 0°C · 14 rain days · 2.4 h sun
Highs reach only 4.5°C and lows hover near freezing at 0.4°C. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days, and sunshine is minimal at 2.4 hours, the lowest of the year. The score of 0.9 marks tough weather, though Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day bring holiday markets and festive events.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the best month for city trips. Highs reach about 19°C, and it has only 9.7 rain days, the fewest of the year. June and August are warmer, with highs of 21.4°C and 23°C and 10.9–11.6 sun hours a day. But August is wetter, with 71 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
September and May suit hiking best. Both are mild, with highs of 18.6°C and 16.7°C, and fairly dry, with 9.7 and 10.7 rain days. May gets 10.9 sun hours a day, but nights can drop to 7.8°C, so pack a warm layer.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day (14 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: German Unity Day (3 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes. September has the highest score of the year, 8.1 out of 10. Daytime highs average 18.6°C and nights around 10.2°C, which is comfortable for walking and sightseeing. It also has the fewest rain days of any month, 9.7, and still about 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, August is one of the 3 best months, with a score of 7.6. It is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13.9°C, and about 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Pack a rain jacket, though. August gets 71 mm of rain, the most of the summer months, spread over about 12 rain days.
Not if good weather matters to you. Both months are rated "avoid". December scores 0.9 and January 0.8, the lowest of the year. January highs average only 3°C with lows of -1.5°C, and it has about 16 rain days. December has just 2.4 hours of sunshine a day, the least of any month, and highs of 4.5°C.
They are acceptable, but not the best. Both are rated "ok": April scores 5 and October 4.6. April is cool, with highs of 12.4°C and lows of 3.4°C, but it is the driest month at 56 mm of rain. October is similar in temperature, with highs of 13.1°C. However, sunshine falls to about 5.7 hours a day, compared with 9.2 in September.
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