Planning a Trip to Nuremberg? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Nuremberg, Germany and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Nuremberg follows Franconia's continental rhythm: cold, grey winters with January highs around 4°C, and warm summers that push highs to 25°C in July. The old town's Christmas market draws the biggest crowds in December, when highs sit near 5°C and the toy and history museums make good shelter between mulled-wine stops.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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15°C
Avg. high
6°C
Avg. low
819mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 7.6/10
Nuremberg's best travel month is June — around 12 rain days and daytime highs near 24°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
4°
-1°
76mm
Jan
7°
-1°
65mm
Feb
11°
1°
56mm
Mar
15°
4°
48mm
Apr
19°
8°
76mm
May
24°
13°
65mm
Jun
25°
14°
79mm
Jul
25°
14°
82mm
Aug
20°
11°
65mm
Sep
15°
7°
69mm
Oct
8°
2°
62mm
Nov
5°
0°
76mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Nuremberg
Nuremberg typically has the most favorable weather for travel during May, June, July, August, September, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Nuremberg
May through September bring the most comfortable walking weather for the castle, the city walls and the beer gardens, with highs between 19°C and 25°C; rain stays possible throughout, and August is the wettest month at 82mm, so pack a light shell even in high summer.
The best time to visit Nuremberg is May through September, when daytime highs average around 23°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 73mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. June is typically the driest of these months, with only around 65mm of precipitation.
January is the toughest month for sightseeing, with highs near 4°C and lows around -1°C, unless the trip is built around indoor museums and cellar restaurants.
Nuremberg Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings cool weather to Nuremberg, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 4°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 180mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Nuremberg, with highs averaging 25°C and lows around 14°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 226mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings cool weather to Nuremberg, with highs averaging 14°C and lows around 7°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 196mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cold weather to Nuremberg, with highs averaging 5°C and lows around -1°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 217mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.
Christmas market dates 2026
Christkindlesmarkt
Nov 27 – Dec 24
Hours: Mon-Sun 10-21 Uhr, 24 Dec 10-14 Uhr
Nuremberg weather in December: 5°C / 0°C, 14 days with precipitation
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →