Climate of Germany

Climate in Germany

Costal and Northwestern parts of Germany have a maritime climate with warm summer and mild winters.

Farther inland, the climate is continental with greater seasonal variations in temperature. Summers are warm and winters colder than in the North.

The Alpine region in the South has so-called moutains climate. This is characterized by lower temperatures because of higher altitudes and greater precipitation.

The best time to visit Germany

Coastal regions

July, August

Mountains

Hiking: May - September
Skiing: December - February

Cities

Spring and summer. In some cities there are beautiful Christmas markets - before Christmas.