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Plettenberg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Plettenberg experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Plettenberg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Plettenberg has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1186 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Plettenberg remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 114 mm over 18 days. In April, this drops slightly to 77 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Plettenberg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bochum, Germany (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bochum, Germany (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Plettenberg

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | 2°C
S 4 m/s
1.5 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 4°C
S 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 4°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Plettenberg 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Plettenberg?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Plettenberg?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Plettenberg?
    December tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Plettenberg?
    April is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Plettenberg?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 236 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.