Weather in Germany

Germany lies in the moderately cool 'west wind zone' between the Atlantic Ocean and the continental climate of the east. Great fluctuations in temperature are uncommon. Precipation occurs all-year-round. In winter, the average temperature varies from 1.5 degrees celsius in the lowlands and minus 6 degrees in the mountains. The average temperature in July ranges from 18 degrees celsius in the lowlands and about 20 degrees in the protected valley of the south. Exceptions are found at the Upper Rhine Valley, with an extremely mild climate, and Upper Bavaria with a warm alpine southern breeze. Also the Harz mountains region with its raw winds, cool summers, and snowy winters constitutes its own unique climate zone.

The weather in Germany tends to vary rather suddenly. You have to be prepared for frequent bouts of cold and rain in the summer. Therefore, it is highly recommended to always have an item of warm clothing with you whenever and wherever you are in Germany and wear adequate footwear.

Additionally it is good to know that flats in Germany may not be able to be heated that much during winter. According to the rent law flats in Germany have to be heatable until 21° degree in minimum. Sometimes the heating system is not able to make it much warmer than that.

At the  web sites listed below, you can retrieve the current weather forecast:

www.wetteronline.de
www.dwd.de
www.wetter.de
www.wetter.com