Climate of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Area-weighted average across Rhineland-Palatinate. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rhineland-Palatinate, a subdivision of Germany, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.7°C / 33.3°F in January to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in July, with rainfall from 55 mm / 2.2 in to 81 mm / 3.2 in depending on the season (805 mm / 31.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7°C33.3°F | 68 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.3°C34.3°F | 58 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.8°C40.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 7.8°C46°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 12.5°C54.5°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 17.5°C63.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 17.2°C63°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 13.5°C56.3°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| October | 9°C48.2°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 4.3°C39.7°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 1.9°C35.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate?
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 17.5°C / 63.5°F, and the driest is April at 55 mm / 2.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Rhineland-Palatinate?
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.7°C / 33.3°F in January to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 805 mm / 31.7 in, with the wettest month being December (81 mm / 3.2 in) and the driest April (55 mm / 2.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The hottest month in Rhineland-Palatinate is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The coldest month in Rhineland-Palatinate is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.7°C / 33.3°F.
When does it rain most in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The wettest month in Rhineland-Palatinate is December, averaging about 81 mm / 3.2 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 55 mm / 2.2 in.