When is the best time to go to Göttingen?

When is the best time to go to Göttingen? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Göttingen are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June and July


Annual weather in Göttingen

For full information about the climate and weather in Göttingen a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 31°F/38°F
3.3in
February 31°F/40°F
2.4in
March 36°F/49°F
2.4in
April 43°F/59°F
1.7in
May 50°F/65°F
3.7in
June 58°F/72°F
4.1in
July 59°F/76°F
4.1in
August 59°F/76°F
3.2in
September 52°F/68°F
2.5in
October 45°F/58°F
2.6in
November 40°F/47°F
2.4in
December 34°F/41°F
3.3in


Weather and climate in Göttingen

Göttingen enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Göttingen is 58°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 35.5in, with a minimum of 1.7in in april and a maximum of 4.1in in june.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 41°F and, in march, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of april the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 86°F and, in april, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and you can expect to have 3.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of june the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and it rains in june about 4.1in.
  • Between the months of july and september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of october the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 14% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 41°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 3.3in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Göttingen

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Göttingen: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Göttingen

Find out when Göttingen has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Göttingen

  • Very low season in Göttingen
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Göttingen
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, November and December.
  • High season in Göttingen
    The number of visitors to Göttingen is high in: May, June, August, September and October.
  • Peak season in Göttingen
    The largest number of tourists visiting Göttingen is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Göttingen month by month



Best time for low prices in Göttingen

Average prices of hotels in Göttingen month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Göttingen. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


Other cities and places near Göttingen

Best time to go to Germany

Chargement en cours
Legend: Göttingen other locations

Change units