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Helmstedt Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Helmstedt experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Helmstedt is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Helmstedt receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 702 mm annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 46 mm of rainfall spread across 14 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Helmstedt. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Magdeburg, Germany (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Magdeburg, Germany (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Helmstedt

Mon   Dec 23
5°C | 1°C
W 9 m/s
1.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | 1°C
W 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 3°C
W 5 m/s
1.2 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Helmstedt in Germany

During the months of 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 Helmstedt?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Helmstedt?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Helmstedt?
    July tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Helmstedt?
    April is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Helmstedt?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 231 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.