Europe Weather Forecast
Europe weather: 62°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Europe weather in December
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Climate in Europe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 34° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 35° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 43° | 39° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 41° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 53° | 49° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 58° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 66° | 62° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 63° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 62° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 53° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Europe
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Explore Europe
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Europe?
Europe is a continent. Its coordinates are 54.526, 15.2551.
What is the weather like in Europe right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 80% and wind is 25 mph.
When is the best time to visit Europe?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Europe, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Europe in?
Europe observes Etc/GMT-1 (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:59 AM.
How many people live in Europe?
Europe has a population of approximately 745 million.
What is the nearest airport to Europe?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 458 mi away, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 1.095 mi away and Athens International Airport (ATH), 1.217 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Europe?
Popular options include Cinque Terre National Park, Gran Paradiso National Park, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Lake District National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Europe?
Europe covers 40 places in this atlas, including France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and Greece.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
