What’s the climate like in Sauerland?
The current climate of Sauerland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sauerland in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2021.
On average, Sauerland gets 1032 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 54 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Sauerland?
The best time to visit Sauerland for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sauerland. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sauerland
The climate table of Sauerland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 120 | 95 | 86 | 52 | 73 | 76 | 93 | 85 | 68 | 80 | 93 | 111 |
| Snow (cm) | 20 | 9,3 | 6,0 | 4,1 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 3,4 | 10 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1032 mm per year, averaging 86 mm per month
- Snowfall: 54 cm per year
- Driest months: 52 mm in April, 68 mm in September and 73 mm in May
- Wettest months: 120 mm in January, 111 mm in December and 95 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Sauerland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sauerland, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sauerland
This graph shows how much precipitation Sauerland, Germany, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Sauerland
This graph shows how much snow Sauerland, Germany, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sauerland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sauerland, Germany. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sauerland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sauerland, Germany. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sauerland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sauerland, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sauerland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Sauerland, Germany, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sauerland by Month
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