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 the worst month in our scores, at 0.8, so we say avoid. Highs reach only 3°C, lows drop to -1.5°C, and it rains on about 16 days. With just 3 hours of sun a day, it is cold, grey and dark. Only go if you plan to spend most of your time indoors.
5°C / -1°C · 12 rain days · 5.1 h sun
February scores 1.9 and is still a month to avoid. The high is 5.1°C and the low is -0.8°C, with rain on about 12 days. Sunshine improves to about 5 hours a day, but it is still too cold for comfortable days of walking around towns.
9°C / 1°C · 13 rain days · 7.0 h sun
March scores 2.5, so we still say avoid. Highs climb to 8.6°C, but nights stay near freezing at 0.8°C, and it rains on about 13 days. It is better than winter, but cold, wet days are still common.
12°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 9.8 h sun
April is the first month rated ok, with a score of 5. Highs reach 12.4°C, rain falls on about 11 days, and you get close to 10 hours of sun a day. Pack a warm layer, because nights drop to 3.4°C.
17°C / 8°C · 11 rain days · 10.9 h sun
May is a good month, with a score of 7.2. Highs reach 16.7°C, rain falls on about 11 days, and you get nearly 11 hours of sun a day. It is mild rather than warm, which suits long days of walking and sightseeing.
21°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 11.6 h sun
June is one of the best months, with a score of 7.6. Highs reach 21.4°C, lows 12.3°C, and there are 11.6 hours of sun a day. Expect rain on about 12 days, so bring a light jacket.
23°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
July is good, with a score of 7.4, just below June and August. It is one of the warmest months, with highs of 22.5°C and 11.6 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on about 13 days, so short showers are part of the trip.
23°C / 14°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is one of the best months, with a score of 7.6. It is the warmest month, with highs of 23°C and lows of 13.9°C. It is also one of the wettest, with 71 mm of rain over about 12 days, so plan a few indoor options.
19°C / 10°C · 10 rain days · 9.2 h sun
September is the top month in our scores, at 8.1. Highs are a pleasant 18.6°C, and it has the fewest rain days of the year, about 10. With 9.2 hours of sun a day, it is our first pick for a trip.
13°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 5.7 h sun
October drops to ok, with a score of 4.6. Highs fall to 13.1°C, rain comes on about 12 days, and sunshine shrinks to 5.7 hours a day. Pack for cool, damp weather and shorter days.
7°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 3.6 h sun
November is a bad time to go, with a score of 1.2. Highs are only 7.2°C, it rains on about 13 days, and you get just 3.6 hours of sun a day. Expect grey, damp weather and short days.
5°C / 0°C · 14 rain days · 2.4 h sun
December scores 0.9, so we say avoid. Highs reach just 4.5°C, it rains on about 14 days, and with 2.4 hours of sun a day it is the darkest month of the year. Go only if you do not mind cold, wet, dark days.
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.
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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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