Neuschwanstein Castle Weather Forecast
Neuschwanstein Castle weather: 42°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Neuschwanstein Castle is a tourist attraction in Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle is a landmark known for the fairytale castle in Bavaria.
Right now it is 42°F (5°C) in Neuschwanstein Castle with light rain. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 36°F to 43°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 73 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zugspitze, Lake Constance, Swiss National Park and Lake Lucerne.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 43°F is 15.3°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Neuschwanstein Castle today at 9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Neuschwanstein Castle right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:33 AM, Oct 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Neuschwanstein Castle
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 43° / 36° | 75% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 42° | 100% · 1,2 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 40° | 55% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 47° | 8% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 51° / 39° | 45% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 33° | 15% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 34° | 2% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 33° | 4% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 45° / 34° | 21% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 35° | 25% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 44° / 35° | 18% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 34° | 16% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 45° / 38° | 22% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 39° | 27% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 34° | — | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Neuschwanstein Castle 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 | 38° | 21° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 28° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 31° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 37° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 44° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 71° | 54° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 56° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 57° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 49° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 43° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 26° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Neuschwanstein Castle
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Neuschwanstein Castle?
Neuschwanstein Castle is a tourist attraction in Germany. Its coordinates are 47.5576, 10.7498. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Neuschwanstein Castle right now?
It is currently 42°F (5°C) with light rain. Humidity is 73% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Neuschwanstein Castle?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Neuschwanstein Castle, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Neuschwanstein Castle in?
Neuschwanstein Castle observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Neuschwanstein Castle?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 73 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 103 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 161 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Neuschwanstein Castle?
Popular options include Zugspitze, Lake Constance, Swiss National Park, Lake Lucerne, Lake Como and Lake Garda.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 October 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
