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Helgoland Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Helgoland experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Helgoland is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 6°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Helgoland receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 962 mm annually. The seasons in Helgoland, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 114 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 43 mm over 14 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Helgoland Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Helgoland

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | 4°C
W 9 m/s
8.5 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | 6°C
NW 14 m/s
2.9 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 6°C
SW 8 m/s
3.4 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Helgoland in Germany

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Helgoland?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Helgoland?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Helgoland?
    October tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Helgoland?
    April is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.

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