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Germany's national averages run from 4 °C in January to 24 °C in August, with rainfall between 56 mm in April and 86 mm in July and 1.4–7.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are August, June and July. Its 16 regions span 13–15 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Berlin
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Berlin
- Area
- 357,457 km²
Best months to visit
When Germany shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 | -0.3 | -6.8 | 10.0 |
| February | 6.3 | 0.4 | -7.1 | 13.2 |
| March | 9.6 | 1.7 | -3.5 | 16.4 |
| April | 13.6 | 4.2 | -1.0 | 21.2 |
| May | 18.0 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 25.3 |
| June | 22.9 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 28.7 |
| July | 23.5 | 13.8 | 10.4 | 30.6 |
| August | 23.9 | 13.8 | 10.1 | 30.6 |
| September | 19.8 | 10.6 | 6.1 | 27.5 |
| October | 14.2 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 21.0 |
| November | 7.8 | 3.0 | -2.3 | 13.8 |
| December | 5.0 | 1.1 | -5.0 | 10.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 81 |
| February | 67 |
| March | 60 |
| April | 56 |
| May | 76 |
| June | 83 |
| July | 86 |
| August | 77 |
| September | 68 |
| October | 75 |
| November | 64 |
| December | 75 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 1.9 |
| February | 3.5 |
| March | 5.1 |
| April | 6.8 |
| May | 6.9 |
| June | 7.2 |
| July | 6.5 |
| August | 6.4 |
| September | 5.4 |
| October | 3.3 |
| November | 2.3 |
| December | 1.4 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2 | 7.0 | 23.2 |
| February | 14.2 | 7.5 | 24.8 |
| March | 12.4 | 7.2 | 21.9 |
| April | 11.5 | 6.8 | 17.9 |
| May | 10.9 | 6.7 | 16.2 |
| June | 10.0 | 6.4 | 16.0 |
| July | 10.1 | 6.1 | 15.2 |
| August | 9.6 | 6.2 | 14.8 |
| September | 10.4 | 6.1 | 17.2 |
| October | 12.4 | 7.2 | 20.4 |
| November | 12.1 | 6.6 | 19.7 |
| December | 13.4 | 6.8 | 22.2 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Germany
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Germany, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedNeuschwanstein Castle
Limited July–August · at its best September–October
Sources: munich-ticket.com, mygermanyvacation.com
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Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
16 regions
Germany, taken apart
- Baden-Württemberg4–24 °C yr
- Bavaria3–24 °C yr
- Berlin4–25 °C yr
- Brandenburg4–25 °C yr
- Free Hanseatic Bremen5–23 °C yr
- Hamburg5–23 °C yr
- Hesse4–24 °C yr
- Lower Saxony5–23 °C yr
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania4–23 °C yr
- North Rhine-Westphalia5–24 °C yr
- Rhineland-Palatinate4–24 °C yr
- Saarland4–25 °C yr
- Saxony3–24 °C yr
- Saxony-Anhalt4–25 °C yr
- Schleswig-Holstein5–22 °C yr
- Thuringia3–24 °C yr
Safety · 5 governments
What the governments say about Germany
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Germany, in order
- JanJanuary3.9°C · 81 mm · 1.9 hr/day
Around 4 °C with 81 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 4 °C with 81 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary6.3°C · 67 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 67 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 67 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch9.6°C · 60 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 60 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 60 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril13.6°C · 56 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 56 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 56 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay18.0°C · 76 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune22.9°C · 83 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 83 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 83 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly23.5°C · 86 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 86 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust23.9°C · 77 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 77 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember19.8°C · 68 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 68 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 68 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober14.2°C · 75 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 75 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 75 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember7.8°C · 64 mm · 2.3 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 64 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 64 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember5.0°C · 75 mm · 1.4 hr/day
Around 5 °C with 75 mm of rain and 1.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 5 °C with 75 mm of rain and 1.4 hours of sun a day.
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