When is the best time to go to Idar-Oberstein

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Idar-Oberstein, 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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Idar-Oberstein weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Idar-Oberstein 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

Idar-Oberstein January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 66mm 1.6hrs 9.9hrs

The climate in Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Idar-Oberstein 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 (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 66mm 2.6 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Idar-Oberstein February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 56mm 3.1hrs 11.2hrs

February in Idar-Oberstein is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Idar-Oberstein.

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

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 56mm 2.2 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Idar-Oberstein March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 54mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Idar-Oberstein is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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 Idar-Oberstein.

March is in the spring in Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein with around 54mm 2.1 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Idar-Oberstein April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 51mm 5.7hrs 14.8hrs

Idar-Oberstein's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Idar-Oberstein and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 51mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Idar-Oberstein May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 64mm 6.9hrs 16.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Idar-Oberstein and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Idar-Oberstein and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 64mm 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Idar-Oberstein June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 75mm 7.3hrs 9.9hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Idar-Oberstein during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein with around 75mm 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Idar-Oberstein July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 73mm 7.7hrs 11.2hrs

July in Idar-Oberstein is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Idar-Oberstein and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Idar-Oberstein August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 78mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Idar-Oberstein is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Idar-Oberstein and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 78mm 3.1 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.

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September

Idar-Oberstein September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 63mm 5.6hrs 14.8hrs

Idar-Oberstein's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein with around 63mm 2.5 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Idar-Oberstein October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 55mm 3.7hrs 16.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Idar-Oberstein and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Idar-Oberstein, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Idar-Oberstein 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 (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 55mm 2.1 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Idar-Oberstein November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 68mm 2hrs 9.9hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Idar-Oberstein and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Idar-Oberstein 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 68mm 2.7 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Idar-Oberstein December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 74mm 1.6hrs 11.2hrs

December in Idar-Oberstein is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Idar-Oberstein 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 (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Idar-Oberstein with around 74mm 2.9 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Idar-Oberstein weather stats

Idar-Oberstein weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 1.6°C 34.9°F
Wettest month: August 78mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 21°C 69.8°F
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