July stands as the zenith of summer in
Germany, delivering the warmest temperatures and longest daylight hours of the year. Across the country, daytime temperatures frequently reach 26.1°C (79°F), making it the hottest month annually. It's not unusual for certain regions, especially in the western and central parts, to experience even warmer days.
Major cities like Munich and Düsseldorf become hubs of activity, with parks, beer gardens, and open-air venues seeing a surge in visitors. However, the German summer, even at its peak, is interspersed with wet and cooler days, adding a refreshing touch to the otherwise warm season. Coastal regions, such as Rostock on the Baltic coast, offer a milder summer experience, often attracting those looking for relief from the more intense inland heat.
Rainfall in July is typically moderate, with occasional thunderstorms that can be both brief and intense. The southern mountainous regions, encompassing areas like the Bavarian Alps, witness variable weather. While they enjoy sunnier spells, these high-altitude zones can also experience sudden rain showers, and nights tend to be cooler compared to the lowlands.
Compared to
June, July is undoubtedly warmer and can be more humid, particularly in the interior regions. The North Atlantic Drift influences the western parts, ensuring the areas near the North Sea remain slightly cooler than those situated towards the east. As July draws to a close, it sets the stage for
August, which continues the summer warmth but hints at the approaching mellower temperatures of autumn.
- Berlin - July »
The month with the most rainfall in Berlin is July, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Berlin is July, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. - Hamburg - July »
The month with the most rainfall in Hamburg is July, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Hamburg, Germany, in July, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. - Munich - July »
The month with the most rainfall in Munich is July, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 132mm (5.2") of precipitation. May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 55%, are the least humid months in Munich, Germany. - Cologne - July »
The warmest time of the year in Cologne is July, with temperatures averaging a high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 13.2°C (55.8°F). On the first day of July in Cologne sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 21:49. - Frankfurt - July »
July is the hottest month in Frankfurt with temperatures soaring between 14.4°C (57.9°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F). Frankfurt's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) to a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F). - Stuttgart - July »
Stuttgart, Germany, experiences its highest temperatures in July, with an average peak of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.8°C (62.2°F). The warmest temperatures in Stuttgart occur during July, when averages reach a peak of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low of 16.8°C (62.2°F). - Düsseldorf - July »
The peak of Düsseldorf's temperatures is noted during July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F). The peak of Düsseldorf's temperatures is noted during July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F). - Dortmund - July »
On the last day of July, in Dortmund, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 21:19 CEST. On the first day of July in Dortmund, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 21:50. - Essen - July »
July brings the peak of summer to Essen, boasting the highest temperatures of the year, hitting an average high of 23.5°C (74.3°F). With the longest daylight hours of the year, July is the perfect month to explore the sunny and diverse beauty of Essen. - Leipzig - July »
Shifting into July, Leipzig records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. On the first day of July in Leipzig, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 21:30. - Bremen - July »
In Bremen in July, during 18.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of July in Bremen sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 21:54. - Dresden - July »
The wettest months in Dresden are July and August, with an average 57mm (2.24") of rainfall. In Dresden, Germany, during July, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.