Darmstadt Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Darmstadt is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Darmstadt, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Darmstadt receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 790 mm. Precipitation levels in Darmstadt remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 79 mm over 16 days. In April, this drops slightly to 53 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Darmstadt serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Darmstadt.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Darmstadt in Germany
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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