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Germany Weather Forecast

Germany weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 56°F now🕔 12:04 PM local📅 Best: May, June, August and September👥 84 million

Germany weather in December

42°
average high · low 35°F
★★★☆☆
ranked #11 of 12 months

A workable month, with trade-offs.

Average high42°F
Average low35°F
Mean38°F
Rainfall2,4 in

December runs 46°F cooler than the annual average in Germany.

Compare with November or January.

Weather map for Germany

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Climate in Germany month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January37°28°2,3 in★★☆☆☆
February42°32°2,1 in★★★☆☆
March53°37°0,9 in★★★★
April60°43°1,3 in★★★★
May68°51°2,1 in★★★★
June76°58°2,3 in★★★★
July76°60°3,9 in★★★★
August77°60°1,3 in★★★★★
September72°55°1,5 in★★★★
October58°47°2,6 in★★★★
November46°37°2,4 in★★★☆☆
December42°35°2,4 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Germany

Go in May, June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Germany compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Germany.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague171 mi52°Fabout the same25 in
Charles Bridge174 mi52°Fabout the same25 in
Historic Centre of Prague174 mi52°Fabout the same25 in
Prague175 mi52°Fabout the same25 in
Czechia175 mi52°Fabout the same25 in

See the Germany forecast by time range

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Germany?

Germany is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 52.52, 13.405. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Germany right now?

It is currently 56°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 80% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Germany?

May, June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Germany, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Germany in?

Germany observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:04 PM.

How many people live in Germany?

Germany has a population of approximately 84 million.

What is the nearest airport to Germany?

The closest airports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 11 mi away, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 270 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 297 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Germany?

Popular options include Brandenburg Gate, Neuschwanstein Castle, Zugspitze, Lake Constance, Rhine River and Charles Bridge.

What places are in Germany?

Germany covers 8 places in this atlas, including Berlin, Frankfurt Airport, Neuschwanstein Castle, Hamburg, Munich and Zugspitze.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 12:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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