Königstein im Taunus Temperature by Month
Königstein im Taunus, Hessen, Germany has an average annual maximum temperature of 15°C (59°F), ranging from 5°C (41°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in July. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Königstein im Taunus Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Königstein im Taunus is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Königstein im Taunus 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: Königstein im Taunus 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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Königstein im Taunus vs World: Temperature Compared
Königstein im Taunus'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:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
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 Königstein im Taunus?
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 Königstein im Taunus, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5°C (41°F) and humidity around 84% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°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.
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 Königstein im Taunus's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Königstein im Taunus climate page.
