Ratekau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Ratekau, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°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 14°C (57°F) in July to around 0°C (32°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Ratekau receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 732 mm (29 in). Year-round, Ratekau has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 79 mm (3.1 in), and the driest month, April, with 49 mm (1.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Ratekau 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 Ratekau. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year