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Pirmasens Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Pirmasens is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Pirmasens receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 962 mm. Year-round, Pirmasens has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 98 mm, and the driest month, April, with 69 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Karlsruhe, Germany (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Karlsruhe, Germany (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Forecast for Pirmasens

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | 1°C
W 3 m/s
0.2 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 1°C
E 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
6°C | 1°C
E 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Pirmasens 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 Pirmasens?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pirmasens?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pirmasens?
    December tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pirmasens?
    April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pirmasens?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.

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