When is the best time to go to Göttingen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Göttingen, 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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Göttingen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Göttingen 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

Göttingen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 50mm 1.6hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Göttingen during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Göttingen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 50mm 2 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in January »

February

Göttingen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 48mm 2.9hrs 11.2hrs

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

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 Göttingen.

February is in the winter in Göttingen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 48mm 1.9 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in February »

March

Göttingen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 49mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Göttingen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Göttingen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 49mm 1.9 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in March »

April

Göttingen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 57mm 5.6hrs 15hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Göttingen 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 (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 57mm 2.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in April »

May

Göttingen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 65mm 7.2hrs 16.9hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Göttingen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 65mm 2.6 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in May »

June

Göttingen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 90mm 7.3hrs 9.7hrs

June in Göttingen is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the summer in Göttingen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Göttingen with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in June »

July

Göttingen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 74mm 7.3hrs 11.2hrs

July in Göttingen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Göttingen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Göttingen 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in July »

August

Göttingen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 73mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Göttingen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Göttingen and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Göttingen with around 73mm 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in August »

September

Göttingen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 5.1hrs 15hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Göttingen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Göttingen with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in September »

October

Göttingen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 52mm 3.7hrs 16.9hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Göttingen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Göttingen with around 52mm 2 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in October »

November

Göttingen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 57mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Göttingen 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 Göttingen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Göttingen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Göttingen with around 57mm 2.3 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in November »

December

Göttingen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 63mm 1.3hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Göttingen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Göttingen with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Göttingen weather in December »

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Göttingen weather stats

Göttingen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January 2.1°C 35.8°F
Wettest month: June 90mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 20.1°C 68.2°F
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