When is the best time to go to Black Forest

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Black Forest, Germany. 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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Black Forest weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Black Forest 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

Black Forest January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 67mm 1.7hrs 10hrs

The weather in January in Black Forest is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Black Forest and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Black Forest February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 60mm 3.1hrs 11.3hrs

February in Black Forest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Black Forest.

February is in the winter in Black Forest and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Black Forest March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 63mm 4.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Black Forest is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Black Forest and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Black Forest April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 76mm 5.5hrs 14.7hrs

Black Forest's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Black Forest.

April is in the spring in Black Forest and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Black Forest May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 99mm 6.5hrs 16.3hrs

May is a a little damp month in Black Forest and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Black Forest, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Black Forest and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Black Forest June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 118mm 7.2hrs 10hrs

The weather in June in Black Forest is characteristically mild and damp.

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 Black Forest.

June is in the summer in Black Forest and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Black Forest with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Black Forest weather in June »

July

Black Forest July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 101mm 7.9hrs 11.3hrs

July in Black Forest is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Black Forest, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Black Forest and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Black Forest August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 107mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Black Forest is characteristically mild and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Black Forest and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Black Forest weather in August »

September

Black Forest September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 75mm 6hrs 14.7hrs

Black Forest's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Black Forest, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Black Forest and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Black Forest weather in September »

October

Black Forest October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 3.9hrs 16.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Black Forest and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Black Forest.

October is in the fall / autumn in Black Forest and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Black Forest November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 74mm 2.3hrs 10hrs

The climate in Black Forest during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Black Forest and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Black Forest December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 71mm 1.7hrs 11.3hrs

December in Black Forest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Black Forest and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Black Forest with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Black Forest weather stats

Black Forest weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: February 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1.4°C 34.5°F
Wettest month: June 118mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 22°C 71.6°F
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