Karlsbad Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Karlsbad is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Karlsbad has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1065 mm (42 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Karlsbad enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 103 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation, while in April, Karlsbad receives about 71 mm (2.8 in). For more details, please visit our Karlsbad Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Karlsbad can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Karlsbad.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in October and November and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)