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For the most comfortable weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 87/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 35°F to 77°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.9 in (684 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 35°F2°C | 38°F3°C | 47°F8°C | 57°F14°C | 65°F18°C | 73°F23°C | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 68°F20°C | 56°F14°C | 44°F7°C | 37°F3°C |
| Avg low | 25°F-4°C | 25°F-4°C | 30°F-1°C | 37°F3°C | 46°F8°C | 53°F12°C | 56°F14°C | 55°F13°C | 47°F8°C | 40°F4°C | 33°F0°C | 27°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.2 in55 mm | 1.7 in43 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 2.1 in53 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 2.4 in61 mm |
| Humidity | 93% | 89% | 84% | 77% | 76% | 71% | 65% | 66% | 72% | 83% | 91% | 94% |
| Cloud | 81% | 75% | 70% | 64% | 70% | 68% | 65% | 64% | 64% | 71% | 81% | 81% |
| Comfort | 41 | 45 | 57 | 77 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 72 | 48 | 41 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 354 m (1,161 ft), close to Rothenburg ob der Tauber's own ~430 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 35–38°F (2–3°C) and lows down to 25°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain or snow, 23% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 42/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 47°F highs in March to 65°F by May. About 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 72/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 73–77°F (23–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 7.9 in (201 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).
Temperatures slide from 68°F highs in September to 44°F by November. About 6.3 in (161 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 69/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good, 3 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 87/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.6 in (40 mm). The yearly total is around 26.9 in (684 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C) and highs of 35°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 77°F (25°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 67%, and highs peak around 77°F (25°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 25°F (-4°C) in January.
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