Idar-Oberstein Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Idar-Oberstein is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Idar-Oberstein, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Idar-Oberstein receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 845 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Idar-Oberstein enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 87 mm of precipitation, while in April, Idar-Oberstein receives about 60 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Idar-Oberstein can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Idar-Oberstein in Germany
During the months of June, July and August 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
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