Bad Hersfeld Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Bad Hersfeld, Hessen, Germany is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 4°C (39°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Bad Hersfeld compares to cities worldwide.
Bad Hersfeld Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Bad Hersfeld will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Nighttime temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bad Hersfeld by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 196 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Bad Hersfeld 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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Bad Hersfeld vs World: Temperature Compared
Bad Hersfeld's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bad Hersfeld?
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 Bad Hersfeld, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 84% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 73% humidity — conditions that feel high. 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 Bad Hersfeld's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bad Hersfeld climate page.
