Runkel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Runkel, Hessen, Germany, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.

Runkel sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 849 mm (33 in) per year. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Runkel

In Runkel, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°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 -1°C (30°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Runkel

On average, Runkel receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 849 mm (33 in). Year-round, Runkel has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 81 mm (3.2 in), and the driest month, April, with 59 mm (2.3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Runkel Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Runkel

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Runkel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Humidity in Runkel by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Runkel.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Runkel 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Runkel

The best time to visit Runkel is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 24°C (76°F). With rainfall of 70 mm (2.8 in) to 80 mm (3.1 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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