Darmstadt Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Darmstadt, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around 0°C (32°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Darmstadt receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 790 mm (31 in). Precipitation levels in Darmstadt remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 79 mm (3.1 in) over 16 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 53 mm (2.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Darmstadt Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year