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Elmshorn Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Elmshorn can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Elmshorn can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -0°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Elmshorn experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 851 mm yearly. Elmshorn experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 92 mm in July, the wettest month, and 54 mm in April, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Elmshorn can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hamburg, Germany (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hamburg, Germany (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Forecast for Elmshorn

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | 3°C
SW 5 m/s
5.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | 2°C
NW 6 m/s
1.6 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | -1°C
SW 3 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and  chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit Elmshorn in Germany

During the months of June, July and August 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Elmshorn?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elmshorn?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elmshorn?
    July tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elmshorn?
    April is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Elmshorn?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 221 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.