Monschau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Monschau is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°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

Monschau has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1109 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Monschau remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 107 mm (4.2 in) over 18 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 77 mm (3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Monschau 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, Monschau serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 93%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in June to 5 m/s (10 knots) in January, February and December. What does this mean?

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