Cottbus Temperature by Month
Cottbus in Brandenburg, Germany sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 4°C (39°F) in January and 26°C (79°F) in July, averaging 15°C (59°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Cottbus Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Cottbus is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cottbus by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 224 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Cottbus vs Germany
The map below shows the annual temperature across Germany. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Cottbus vs World: Temperature Compared
Cottbus's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Cottbus?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Cottbus, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 56% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Cottbus's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Cottbus climate page.
