City in Bavaria, Germany
Nuremberg weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nuremberg
May–Sep for beer gardens and walking; late Nov–Dec for the Christkindlesmarkt, which is crowded. Winters are cold; Bardentreffen music festival is in summer.
Nuremberg weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan2°58 mm
- Feb4°44 mm
- Mar9°48 mm
- Apr15°39 mm
- May19°76 mm
- Jun24°69 mm
- Jul26°77 mm
- Aug26°72 mm
- Sep21°55 mm
- Oct14°52 mm
- Nov8°57 mm
- Dec3°60 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C36°F | -4°C26°F | 58 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| February | 4°C39°F | -3°C26°F | 44 mm | 90% | Cold |
| March | 9°C48°F | 0°C31°F | 48 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 4°C39°F | 39 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 19°C67°F | 9°C47°F | 76 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C74°F | 13°C55°F | 69 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C79°F | 15°C58°F | 77 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C78°F | 14°C58°F | 72 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| September | 21°C69°F | 10°C49°F | 55 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| October | 14°C58°F | 5°C41°F | 52 mm | 83% | Cool |
| November | 8°C46°F | 1°C34°F | 57 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 3°C38°F | -2°C28°F | 60 mm | 94% | Cold |
Best months across Germany
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Munich | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Hamburg | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Frankfurt | May–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Cologne | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Dresden | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Heidelberg | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Düsseldorf | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Leipzig | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Stuttgart | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Nuremberg | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Black Forest | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Freiburg | May–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | Jul (24°C) |
| Bremen | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nuremberg?
May–Sep. May–Sep for beer gardens and walking; late Nov–Dec for the Christkindlesmarkt, which is crowded. Winters are cold; Bardentreffen music festival is in summer.
When is the rainy season in Nuremberg?
Rain peaks in July with about 77 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nuremberg?
July, with average highs of 26°C (79°F).
How cold does Nuremberg get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (26°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.