Pirmasens Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Pirmasens, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Pirmasens receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 962 mm (38 in). Year-round, Pirmasens has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 98 mm (3.9 in), and the driest month, April, with 69 mm (2.7 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Pirmasens Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pirmasens. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 Pirmasens.

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