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Wilhelmshaven Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Wilhelmshaven can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Wilhelmshaven. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, February.

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

Generally, Wilhelmshaven has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 872 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Wilhelmshaven offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (94 mm) and April (57 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wilhelmshaven serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Emden, Germany (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Emden, Germany (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Wilhelmshaven

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | 2°C
W 7 m/s
6.7 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | 2°C
NW 10 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
7°C | 3°C
SW 6 m/s
3.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wilhelmshaven?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wilhelmshaven?
    July tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wilhelmshaven?
    April is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wilhelmshaven?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 218 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.