Most of Germany has a cool, temperate climate in which humid westerly winds predominate.

The climate is moderated by the North Atlantic Drift. This warmer water affects the areas bordering the North Sea including the peninsula of Jutland and the area along the Rhine.

Consequently in the north-west and the north, the climate is oceanic; rainfall occurs year round with a maximum during summer. Winters there are mild and summers tend to be cool, though temperatures can exceed 30 °C for prolonged periods.

In the east, the climate is more continental; winters can be very cold, summers can be very warm, and long dry periods are often recorded. Central and southern Germany are transition regions which vary from moderately oceanic to continental. Again, the maximum temperature can exceed 30 °C in summer.

When to go

Best time to visit is May to October. July and August are crowded, March-May and October have nice weather, fewer tourists and lower prices. The winters are cloudy and dark, only 8 hours of daylight so best visits are for winter sports or cultural life.

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