Climate - Freiburg (Germany)
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The climate of Freiburg is semi-continental, characterized by cold, gray winters and warm summers, during which thunderstorms can erupt.
Freiburg im Breisgau is located in the extreme southwest of Germany, in Baden-Württemberg, at 280 meters (920 feet) above sea level, 15 km (9 mi) away from the Rhine valley that marks the border with France, and 45 km (28 mi) north of the Swiss border. In Germany, Freiburg is known for having a mild and sunny climate, at least compared to the rest of the country.
Nearby is the Black Forest, whose highest mountain, Feldberg, is 1,493 meters (4,898 feet) high.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Freiburg - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -0.2 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 32 | 43 | 37.1 |
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| February | 0 | 7.7 | 3.9 | 32 | 46 | 39 |
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| March | 2.7 | 12.3 | 7.5 | 37 | 54 | 45.5 |
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| April | 5.6 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 42 | 62 | 52.1 |
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| May | 9.8 | 20.7 | 15.2 | 50 | 69 | 59.4 |
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| June | 13.3 | 24.4 | 18.9 | 56 | 76 | 65.9 |
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| July | 15.2 | 26.4 | 20.8 | 59 | 80 | 69.5 |
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| August | 14.9 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 59 | 79 | 69 |
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| September | 10.9 | 21.4 | 16.2 | 52 | 71 | 61.1 |
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| October | 7.3 | 15.9 | 11.6 | 45 | 61 | 52.9 |
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| November | 3.3 | 9.9 | 6.6 | 38 | 50 | 43.9 |
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| December | 0.6 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 33 | 44 | 38.7 |
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| Year | 7 | 16.2 | 11.6 | 44.6 | 61.2 | 53 |
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Precipitation amounts to 885 millimeters (35 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.
Freiburg - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 50 | 2 | 10 |
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| February | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| March | 55 | 2.2 | 10 |
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| April | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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| May | 105 | 4.1 | 12 |
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| June | 90 | 3.5 | 11 |
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| July | 95 | 3.7 | 11 |
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| August | 85 | 3.3 | 10 |
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| September | 80 | 3.1 | 9 |
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| October | 80 | 3.1 | 11 |
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| November | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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| December | 65 | 2.6 | 11 |
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| Year | 885 | 34.8 | 125 |
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The winter is cold and gray. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, and other colder periods, when the temperature drops below freezing and it can snow.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The cold record is -22.4 °C (-8.3 °F), set in February 1956. More recently, the temperature dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in December 2009.
In summer, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
At times, hot periods can occur, generally of short duration, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 32 °C (90 °F). On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F). The heat record is 40.2 °C (104.4 °F), set in August 2003.
On average, there are around 1,800 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Freiburg - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 2 | 65 | February | 3.5 | 95 | March | 4.5 | 145 | April | 6 | 175 | May | 6.5 | 205 | June | 7.5 | 230 | July | 8 | 250 | August | 7.5 | 230 | September | 6 | 175 | October | 4 | 120 | November | 2 | 65 | December | 2 | 55 | Year | 5 | 1810 |
Best Time
The best time to visit Freiburg runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.
Freiburg - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) and a maximum of 5.9 °C (42.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.1 °C (4.8 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.9 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32.1 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -16.6 °C (2.1 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.8 °C (12.6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in July 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in September 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F) in September 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -5.9 °C (21.4 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.7 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) and a maximum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -19.9 °C (-3.8 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 18.9 °C (66 °F) in December 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
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