Stuttgart Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Stuttgart is a large city in a densely populated part of Germany. The surroundings of the city are quite hilly, and on some of these hills, there are vineyards. Beautiful old buildings, churches, cathedrals, castles, and theatres abound in Stuttgart.
Stuttgart has a temperate maritime climate. On average, the warmest month is July, with temperatures reaching 25°C, while January is the coolest month, averaging 5°C. In the summer months, the nearby Black Forest and the Swabian Hills act as a shield against severe weather. However, this is not to say that the city never experiences storms in summer. The city centre is also called "the cauldron" by locals because of the high temperatures that sometimes occur here. July is the sunniest month, with an average of 235 hours of sunshine, while December has the least amount of sunshine, with just 61 hours.
In terms of rainfall, May is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of precipitation. Most years April is the driest month, with about 64 mm. Winters in Stuttgart last from December to March. Snowfall typically does not last more than a few days.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Stuttgart can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Stuttgart experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 929 mm yearly. Despite minor fluctuations, Stuttgart enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 92 mm of precipitation, while in April, Stuttgart receives about 64 mm.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
Stuttgart can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Stuttgart in Germany
During the months of June, July, August and September 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 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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