Plauen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Plauen experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Plauen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Plauen receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 912 mm annually. Plauen experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 103 mm in July, the wettest month, and 61 mm in April, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Plauen can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Plauen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Plauen in Germany
During the months of June, July and August 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 196 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.
