When is the best time to go to Kiel

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kiel 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

Kiel January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 62mm 1.5hrs 9.4hrs 2°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kiel during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Kiel and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Kiel with around 62mm 2.4 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kiel February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 47mm 2.6hrs 11hrs 2°C

February in Kiel 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 Kiel.

February is in the winter in Kiel and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kiel with around 47mm 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in February »

March

Kiel March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 46mm 3.8hrs 13hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Kiel 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 Kiel.

March is in the spring in Kiel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kiel with around 46mm 1.8 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in March »

April

Kiel April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 49mm 6hrs 15.3hrs 6°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Kiel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kiel 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in April »

May

Kiel May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 54mm 8hrs 17.5hrs 10°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Kiel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kiel with around 54mm 2.1 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in May »

June

Kiel June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 65mm 8.4hrs 9.4hrs 15°C

June is a reasonably dry month in Kiel and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Kiel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kiel with around 65mm 2.6 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in June »

July

Kiel July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 81mm 7.7hrs 11hrs 17°C

July in Kiel is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Kiel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kiel with around 81mm 3.2 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in July »

August

Kiel August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 88mm 7.6hrs 13hrs 18°C

The weather in August in Kiel is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Kiel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kiel with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in August »

September

Kiel September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 68mm 5.4hrs 15.3hrs 16°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kiel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kiel with around 68mm 2.7 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in September »

October

Kiel October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 65mm 3.7hrs 17.5hrs 12°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kiel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kiel 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in October »

November

Kiel November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 77mm 2.1hrs 9.4hrs 8°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kiel during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kiel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kiel with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiel weather in November »

December

Kiel December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 73mm 1.4hrs 11hrs 4°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Kiel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kiel with around 73mm 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kiel weather stats

Kiel weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.2°C 68.4°F
Driest month: March 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 2.4°C 36.3°F
Wettest month: August 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 18.1°C 64.6°F
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