Forchheim Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Forchheim, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Forchheim receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 896 mm (35 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Forchheim enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation, while in April, Forchheim receives about 57 mm (2.2 in). For more details, please visit our Forchheim Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forchheim can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Forchheim.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year