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Rothenburg ob der Tauber weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Apr–Jun, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for mild weather and smaller crowds; Dec has a year-round Christmas shop and a market. July–August are busy; winters are cold and quiet.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
-5°5°15°25°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January2°C35°F-4°C25°F55 mm93%Freezing
February3°C38°F-4°C25°F43 mm89%Cold
March8°C47°F-1°C30°F48 mm84%Cold
April14°C57°F3°C37°F40 mm77%Cool
May18°C65°F7°C45°F75 mm76%Pleasant
June22°C72°F12°C53°F59 mm71%Pleasant
July25°C77°F14°C56°F73 mm65%Pleasant
August24°C76°F13°C55°F69 mm66%Pleasant
September20°C67°F8°C47°F51 mm72%Pleasant
October14°C56°F4°C40°F53 mm83%Cool
November7°C44°F0°C33°F57 mm91%Cold
December3°C37°F-3°C27°F61 mm94%Freezing

Best months across Germany

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
BerlinMay–SepJul (26°C)
MunichMay–SepJul (24°C)
HamburgMay–SepJul (23°C)
FrankfurtMay–SepJul (27°C)
CologneMay–SepJul (25°C)
DresdenMay–SepJul (26°C)
HeidelbergApr–Jun, Sep–OctJul (27°C)
DüsseldorfMay–SepJul (25°C)
LeipzigMay–SepJul (26°C)
StuttgartApr–Jun, Sep–OctJul (26°C)
NurembergMay–SepJul (26°C)
Black ForestMay–Jun, Sep–OctJul (25°C)
FreiburgMay–OctJul (25°C)
Rothenburg ob der TauberApr–Jun, Sep–OctJul (25°C)
Garmisch-PartenkirchenJun–Sep, Dec–FebJul (24°C)
BremenMay–SepJul (23°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for mild weather and smaller crowds; Dec has a year-round Christmas shop and a market. July–August are busy; winters are cold and quiet.

When is the rainy season in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

Rain peaks in May with about 75 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

July, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).

How cold does Rothenburg ob der Tauber get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (25°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 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.