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Best time to visit · Germany
On the climate data, the best time to visit Rüdesheim is May – September, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain in September. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 39°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 27.6 in (701 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 39°F4°C | 42°F5°C | 50°F10°C | 60°F16°C | 67°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 80°F27°C | 79°F26°C | 71°F21°C | 59°F15°C | 47°F9°C | 40°F5°C |
| Avg low | 29°F-2°C | 29°F-1°C | 33°F1°C | 40°F5°C | 48°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 59°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 50°F10°C | 43°F6°C | 37°F3°C | 31°F0°C |
| Rain | 2.4 in60 mm | 1.9 in49 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 1.7 in43 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 2.6 in67 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 2.7 in68 mm |
| Humidity | 93% | 90% | 85% | 78% | 76% | 70% | 64% | 66% | 71% | 84% | 92% | 94% |
| Cloud | 79% | 76% | 68% | 64% | 70% | 68% | 66% | 66% | 61% | 71% | 80% | 81% |
| Comfort | 41 | 45 | 62 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 88 | 76 | 53 | 40 |
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 260 m (853 ft), close to Rüdesheim's own ~121 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 39–42°F (4–5°C) and lows down to 29°F (-2°C). About 7.0 in (177 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in December – February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 42/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 50°F highs in March to 67°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 75–80°F (24–27°C). It's the wettest season, with about 7.7 in (196 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.
Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 47°F by November. About 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 72/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Rüdesheim is May – September, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain in September. 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 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.7 in (43 mm). The yearly total is around 27.6 in (701 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C) and highs of 39°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 67%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 29°F (-2°C) in January.
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