Ratekau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Ratekau 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.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Ratekau, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°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 -0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Ratekau receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 732 mm. Year-round, Ratekau has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 79 mm, and the driest month, April, with 49 mm, is minimal.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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. 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 Ratekau 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:
July 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 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 239 hours of sunshine.
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