Herborn Temperature by Month
Herborn in Hessen, Germany sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 4°C (39°F) in January and 24°C (75°F) in July, averaging 14°C (57°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Herborn Monthly Temperatures
In Herborn, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Herborn by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, gets 235 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Herborn 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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Herborn vs World: Temperature Compared
Herborn'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.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Herborn?
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 Herborn, 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 70% 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Herborn this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Herborn's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Herborn climate page.
