When is the best time to go to Heidelberg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Heidelberg, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Heidelberg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Heidelberg are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Heidelberg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 128mm 8.8hrs 14.4hrs

The weather in January in Heidelberg is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Heidelberg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Heidelberg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in January »

February

Heidelberg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 85mm 8.8hrs 13.8hrs

February in Heidelberg is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Heidelberg.

February is in the summer in Heidelberg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in February »

March

Heidelberg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 81mm 8.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Heidelberg is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Heidelberg.

March is in the fall / autumn in Heidelberg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in March »

April

Heidelberg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 49mm 8.5hrs 12.3hrs

Heidelberg's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Heidelberg.

April is in the fall / autumn in Heidelberg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in April »

May

Heidelberg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 15mm 9.4hrs 11.7hrs

May is a dry month in Heidelberg and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Heidelberg, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Heidelberg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in May »

June

Heidelberg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 8mm 9.4hrs 14.4hrs

June is a very dry month in Heidelberg and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Heidelberg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Heidelberg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in June »

July

Heidelberg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 5mm 9.9hrs 13.8hrs

July in Heidelberg is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Heidelberg, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Heidelberg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in July »

August

Heidelberg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 10mm 10.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Heidelberg is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Heidelberg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Heidelberg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in August »

September

Heidelberg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 29mm 10.1hrs 12.3hrs

Heidelberg's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Heidelberg, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Heidelberg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in September »

October

Heidelberg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 79mm 9.3hrs 11.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Heidelberg and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Heidelberg.

October is in the spring in Heidelberg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in October »

November

Heidelberg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 110mm 9hrs 14.4hrs

November in Heidelberg is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Heidelberg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Heidelberg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in November »

December

Heidelberg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 9.3hrs 13.8hrs

December in Heidelberg is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Heidelberg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Heidelberg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Heidelberg weather in December »

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Heidelberg weather stats

Heidelberg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.9hrs
Coldest month: June 16.7°C 62.1°F
Wettest month: January 128mm 5ins
Warmest sea: February 25.1°C 77.2°F
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