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Germany Weather

Deutschland - The Heart of Europe

Get accurate weather forecasts for every city, town, and region across Germany. From the Baltic Sea coast to the Bavarian Alps, track conditions across all 16 federal states with real-time updates and extended forecasts.

589+

Locations

1,600+

Sunshine Hours/Year

-5 to 25°C

Temperature Range

500-1200mm

Annual Rainfall

Major Cities Weather

Live weather conditions for Germany's largest cities

Weather by Region

Germany's climate varies from maritime in the north to continental in the south

Bavaria (Bayern)
Germany's largest state featuring the Alps in the south, warm summers, and snowy winters. Home to Munich, Oktoberfest, and fairytale castles.
8°C avg900mm/yearContinental with Alpine influence
MunichNurembergAugsburgRegensburg
Berlin-Brandenburg
The capital region with a continental climate. Cold winters, warm summers, and relatively low rainfall compared to western Germany.
10°C avg570mm/yearHumid continental
BerlinPotsdam
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany's most populous state with mild, wet winters and warm summers. Home to the industrial Ruhr area and the Rhine Valley.
10°C avg800mm/yearOceanic temperate
CologneDusseldorfDortmundEssen
Baden-Wurttemberg
Southwest Germany featuring the Black Forest, warm Rhine Valley, and Lake Constance. Known for mild climate and wine regions.
9°C avg750mm/yearTemperate oceanic
StuttgartKarlsruheFreiburgHeidelberg
Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein
Northern coastal region with maritime climate. Mild but windy with frequent rain and North Sea influence.
9°C avg750mm/yearMaritime temperate
HamburgKielLubeck
Lower Saxony
From North Sea coast to the Harz Mountains. Mixed maritime and continental climate with moderate rainfall.
9°C avg700mm/yearTransitional oceanic
HanoverBremenOldenburg
Hesse
Central Germany with the financial hub Frankfurt. Moderate climate influenced by surrounding highlands.
10°C avg650mm/yearTemperate continental
FrankfurtWiesbadenKasselDarmstadt
Saxony
Eastern Germany featuring Dresden and Leipzig. Continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.
9°C avg650mm/yearHumid continental
DresdenLeipzigChemnitz

Scenic Destinations Weather

Weather forecasts for Germany's most iconic tourist attractions

Neuschwanstein

Castle

Black Forest

Forest Region

Rhine Valley

River Valley

Bavarian Alps

Mountain

Rothenburg

Medieval Town

Lake Constance

Lake

Rugen Island

Island

Zugspitze

Mountain Peak

All German Locations

Complete list of 589+ cities and towns with weather forecasts

Western & Southern Germany

MunichMunich AltstadtMunich SchwabingMunich MaxvorstadtNurembergAugsburgRegensburgWurzburgBambergPassauNeu-UlmGarmisch-PartenkirchenLindauStuttgartStuttgart MitteKarlsruheMannheimFreiburgHeidelbergUlmKonstanzCologneDusseldorfDortmundEssenBonnAachenFrankfurtFrankfurt am MainFrankfurt AltstadtWiesbadenGiessenHanoverBremenBremen AltstadtMainzKoblenzTrierFrankfurt an der Oder

Northern & Eastern Germany

BerlinBerlin MitteBerlin CharlottenburgBerlin KreuzbergBerlin Prenzlauer BergBerlin FriedrichshainBerlin SchonebergBerlin NeukollnBerlin SpandauBerlin SteglitzBerlin ZehlendorfBerlin TempelhofBerlin WilmersdorfBerlin PankowBerlin LichtenbergBerlin ReinickendorfBerlin TreptowBerlin KopenickBerlin WannseePotsdamUberlingenHamburgHamburg AltstadtHamburg NeustadtHamburg St. PauliHamburg AltonaHamburg EimsbuttelHamburg HarburgHamburg WandsbekHamburg BergedorfHamburg HafenCityHamburg BlankeneseHamburg SpeicherstadtKielLubeckDresdenDresden AltstadtDresden NeustadtLeipzigChemnitzMagdeburgHalleHalle an der SaaleErfurtJenaWeimarRostockSchwerinNeubrandenburgStralsundGreifswaldWismarPotsdam AltstadtCottbusBrandenburg an der HavelBernau bei Berlin
German Climate Guide

Seasons

  • Spring: March - May (5-15°C)
  • Summer: June - August (18-28°C)
  • Autumn: September - November (5-15°C)
  • Winter: December - February (-5 to 5°C)

Regional Climate Highlights

  • Bavaria: Alpine winters, warm summers
  • North Sea Coast: Maritime, mild but windy
  • Rhine Valley: Warmest region, wine country
  • Eastern Germany: Continental, cold winters

Weather Tip:Germany's weather can be unpredictable. Layers are recommended year-round, and an umbrella is essential as rain can occur any time.

About German Weather

Germany experiences a temperate seasonal climate with warm summers and cold winters. Located in Central Europe, the country's weather is influenced by both Atlantic maritime air masses from the west and continental air from the east.

The northern regions near the North Sea and Baltic Sea enjoy milder winters but cloudier skies, while southern Bavaria features more extreme temperatures with significant snowfall in winter and warm summers perfect for hiking in the Alps.

The Rhine Valley in western Germany is one of the warmest regions, famous for its wine production. Eastern Germany tends to be drier with more continental characteristics, experiencing hotter summers and colder winters than the west.

Whether you're planning a Christmas market visit in winter, hiking in the Black Forest in summer, attending Oktoberfest in Munich, or exploring Berlin's rich history, accurate weather forecasts are essential for your German adventure.