GermanyWhat’s the climate like in Karlsruhe?
The current climate in Karlsruhe features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Karlsruhe in recent years was 39°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2021.
On average, Karlsruhe gets 704 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Germany? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sauerland, Bavaria, or explore other destinations in Germany.
Best time to visit Karlsruhe?
The best time to visit Karlsruhe for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Karlsruhe. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Karlsruhe
The climate table of Karlsruhe shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 61 | 70 | 66 | 56 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 62 |
| Snow (cm) | 3,9 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 2,4 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 704 mm per year, averaging 59 mm per month
- Snowfall: 8,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 44 mm in April, 46 mm in March and 52 mm in September
- Wettest months: 70 mm in June, 66 mm in July and 66 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Karlsruhe
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Karlsruhe, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Karlsruhe
This graph shows how much rainfall Karlsruhe, Germany, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Karlsruhe
This graph shows how much snow Karlsruhe, Germany, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Karlsruhe
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Karlsruhe, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Karlsruhe
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Karlsruhe, Germany. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Karlsruhe
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Karlsruhe, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Karlsruhe
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Karlsruhe, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Karlsruhe by month
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