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Leverkusen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Leverkusen is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts 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 Leverkusen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Leverkusen experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1017 mm of precipitation annually. Leverkusen offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (108 mm) and April (60 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Leverkusen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cologne, Germany (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cologne, Germany (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Leverkusen

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | 3°C
SE 4 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 5°C
SE 3 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 3°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Leverkusen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Leverkusen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 108 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Leverkusen?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Leverkusen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 209 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.