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Climate & seasons

When to go to Germany?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • April
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Avoid

  • January
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 4° 7° 10° 13° 18° 23° 24° 24° 20° 15° 8° 5°
Rain (mm) 65 54 44 57 68 52 63 66 48 52 48 48
Beach Beach August
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July Hiking & nature August Hiking & nature September Hiking & nature October
City sightseeing City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September City sightseeing October
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports November Winter sports December
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna September

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Winter sports

    Cold enough for snow and festive atmosphere.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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Before you go to Germany

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
110
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire brigade

Tipping

Around 10% at restaurants, rounded up and told to the server directly; a few euros for taxis.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. German Unity Day
  2. Reformation Day
  3. All Saints' Day
  4. Repentance and Prayer Day
  5. Christmas Day
  6. St. Stephen's Day

In depth

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