German Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in German, Sofia, Bulgaria, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 27°C (81°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.
German sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 779 mm (31 in) per year. July is the sunniest month, averaging 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in German
In German, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C (39°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around -6°C (21°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in German
On average, German receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 779 mm (31 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, May it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 44 mm (1.7 in) over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our German Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in German
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in German. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in German by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in German.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in German
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
German 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
