Kiel Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany is 13°C (55°F), with daytime highs ranging from 5°C (41°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kiel compares to cities worldwide.
Kiel Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to cold in Kiel. At night, minimum temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kiel 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 217 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kiel 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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Kiel vs World: Temperature Compared
Kiel's average annual maximum temperature is 13°C (55°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.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kiel?
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 Kiel, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5°C (41°F) and humidity around 88% — considered very 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 Kiel's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kiel climate page.
