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Heilbronn Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Heilbronn 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. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Heilbronn, 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 -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Heilbronn receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 923 mm. Precipitation levels in Heilbronn remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 94 mm over 15 days. In April, this drops slightly to 59 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Heilbronn 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 2.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Stuttgart, Germany (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Stuttgart, Germany (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Heilbronn

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | 0°C
W 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | 0°C
SE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
5°C | -1°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Heilbronn 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Heilbronn?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Heilbronn?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Heilbronn?
    December tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Heilbronn?
    April is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Heilbronn?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 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.