The best time to visit Germany
The best time to visit Germany for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 73/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. May is a quieter shoulder-season alternative with still-reliable sun.
Germany by month, averaged across 20 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 70 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 54 mm | Poor |
| March | 7 | 9° / 48°F | 56 mm | Poor |
| April | 45 | 15° / 59°F | 46 mm | Good |
| May | 67 | 19° / 66°F | 75 mm | Very good |
| June | 74 | 23° / 73°F | 76 mm | Excellent |
| July | 72 | 25° / 77°F | 86 mm | Excellent |
| August | 73 | 24° / 75°F | 83 mm | Excellent |
| September | 74 | 20° / 68°F | 62 mm | Excellent |
| October | 41 | 14° / 57°F | 63 mm | Good |
| November | 2 | 8° / 46°F | 65 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 72 mm | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Germany's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 73/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~25°C / 77°F. Wettest: July (86 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Friedrichshafen (1,913 h/yr), Memmingen (1,906 h/yr), Munich (1,776 h/yr). See every Germany destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.