Schleswig-Holstein Weather & Climate: Germany

Climate by month across Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Schleswig-Holstein

In Germany you have several regions, one of which is called Schleswig-Holstein. The most popular city in this region is Büsum, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Schleswig-Holstein. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Schleswig-Holstein, the months of June, July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 22°C (72°F).

Schleswig-Holstein reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 22°C (72°F), while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 5°C (41°F).

The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Schleswig-Holstein experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain in August, dropping to 52 mm (2 in) in April.

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg Grömitz Dagebüll
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Climate map of Schleswig-Holstein

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Büsum 5°C (41°F) 22°C (72°F) 1°C (34°F) 15°C (59°F) 961 mm (38 in)
Westerland 5°C (41°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 17°C (63°F) 1009 mm (40 in) 1,717 hours
Travemünde 5°C (41°F) 23°C (73°F) 0°C (32°F) 14°C (57°F) 728 mm (29 in) 1,644 hours
Flensburg 5°C (41°F) 22°C (72°F) 0°C (32°F) 13°C (55°F) 825 mm (32 in) 1,765 hours
Grömitz 5°C (41°F) 22°C (72°F) 0°C (32°F) 15°C (59°F) 748 mm (29 in) 1,644 hours
Dagebüll 5°C (41°F) 21°C (70°F) 1°C (34°F) 15°C (59°F) 941 mm (37 in) 1,765 hours

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