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Best time to visit Germany: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best time, with highs of about 19-25°C, open beer gardens and Rhine boats running. December is popular for Christmas markets. Winter is cold, around 0-5°C, and July and August are the busiest months in tourist areas.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | 0°C | 12 | low |
| Feb | 6°C | -1°C | 11 | low |
| Mar | 10°C | 1°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 12°C | 3°C | 10 | medium |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 10 | medium |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 8 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 11 | high |
| Aug | 24°C | 15°C | 12 | high |
| Sep | 21°C | 12°C | 6 | very high |
| Oct | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 3°C | 12 | low |
| Dec | 4°C | 0°C | 16 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March (about 10°C) warming to about 19°C in May; blossom and asparagus season, fewer crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm, about 24-25°C by day and 14-15°C at night, with some thundery rain; beer gardens and festivals.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 21°C in September falling to 8°C in November; Oktoberfest and wine harvests.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and grey, about 4-6°C by day and around 0°C at night; Christmas markets in December.
Events worth planning around
- Berlinale film festival, February
- Cologne Carnival, February (around Rose Monday)
- Oktoberfest, Munich, mid-September to the first Sunday in October
- Christmas markets, late November to 23-24 December
- Rhine in Flames fireworks, summer weekends from May to September
When to avoid
Munich during Oktoberfest, unless you are going, because hotel prices double. January and February are cold, grey and quiet.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Germany?
May, June or September for warm weather and fewer crowds than July and August.
When is Oktoberfest?
From mid-September to the first Sunday in October in Munich.
When are the Christmas markets in Germany?
From late November until 23 or 24 December; some stay open until New Year.