Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September
Rothenburg ob der Tauber cools off: highs slip to 68°F (20°C), from 76°F in August, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (51 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Rothenburg ob der Tauber's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort holds steady from August (85 → 87/100).
- September sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Burggarten
Castle garden on a spur above the Tauber valley.
Why now September scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Town Walls
Covered walkway along the medieval walls.
Medieval Crime Museum
Museum of law and punishment in the Middle Ages.
Night Watchman Tour
Evening walking tour with medieval stories and humor.
Dinkelsbühl
Walled town south on the Romantic Road, less busy.
Nearby in September
- Würzburg in September~30 mi · highs 70°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in September~40 mi · highs 69°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in September~47 mi · highs 69°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munich in September~107 mi · highs 66°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How hot is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Routes in season in September
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
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