Lüneburg Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Lüneburg can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Lüneburg experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 775 mm (31 in) yearly. Lüneburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (89 mm (3.5 in)) and the driest month April (53 mm (2.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Lüneburg Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lüneburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lüneburg.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year