Climate in Lubeck (Germany)

The climate of Lübeck is sub-oceanic, humid and rainy, influenced by currents from the Atlantic and the North Sea, with cold, gray winters and mild or pleasantly warm summers.
The city is located in northern Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein, on the banks of the River Trave, near the Baltic Sea coast.
The wind blows quite frequently, and can be intense, especially from November to March.

Although the winter is not very cold for the latitude, it is often humid, windy and rainy. 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 -15 °C (5 °F) or even below. In fact, Scandinavian high pressure systems can reverse the normal circulation and bring very cold periods, which in the past were more frequent. The cold record is -26.5 °C (-15 °F), set in February 1940. More recently, the temperature dropped to -24 °C (-11 °F) in February 1986, to -22 °C (-7.5 °F) in January 1987, to -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F) in January 1997 and to -20 °C (-4 °F) in late February 2018.
Even in spring, until April or the first half of May, there is often cold and unstable weather.

In summer, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although there are cool and rainy periods, and sometimes thunderstorms can break out.
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 30 °C (86 °F). However, given the latitude and the short distance from the sea, the heat is less intense and lasting than in the central-southern German plains. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 34 °C (93 °F). The heat record is 38 °C (100.5 °F), set in August 1992 and in July 2022. In August 2020, there were 13 days in a row with maximum temperatures ranging from 28 to 32 °C (82 to 88 °F).



The latitude of Lübeck (53°52'N) is not high enough to observe the phenomenon of the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight.
On June 21, the longest day of the year, the sun rises at 4:45 am and sets at 9:50 pm. On December 21, the shortest day of the year, the sun rises at 8:35 am and sets at 3:55 pm.

Best Time

The best time to visit Lübeck 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.

Lubeck - Climate data

In Lubeck, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 680 millimeters (26.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (April) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (36 °F) in February to 18.5 °C (65 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 1610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Lubeck - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.2 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) and a maximum of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -22.7 °C (-8.9 °F) in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it reached 14 °C (57.2 °F) in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.7 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -1.3 °C (29.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -20.1 °C (-4.2 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it reached 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -16.7 °C (1.9 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8.1 °C (17.4 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) in April 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 34.8 °C (94.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 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 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -13.4 °C (7.9 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.2 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.7 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.1 °C (-0.6 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it reached 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 14% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.