Hohenschwangau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Hohenschwangau can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July to a very cold 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 10°C (50°F) in July to around -8°C (18°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Hohenschwangau is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1680 mm (66 in). The climate in Hohenschwangau shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 211 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 95 mm (3.7 in) of snowfall over 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Hohenschwangau Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Hohenschwangau offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (6.0 hours daily) and December (3.9 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hohenschwangau.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 89%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year