When is the best time to go to Kiel?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Kiel are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are July and August


Annual weather in Kiel

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

Month
January 34°F/38°F
2.1in
February 34°F/40°F
1.9in
March 38°F/47°F
1.6in
April 45°F/56°F
1.3in
May 52°F/61°F
2.8in
June 59°F/68°F
2.8in
July 63°F/72°F
2.7in
August 61°F/72°F
2.5in
September 54°F/67°F
1.7in
October 49°F/58°F
1.9in
November 41°F/49°F
1.9in
December 36°F/41°F
2.1in


Weather and climate in Kiel

Kiel enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kiel is 56°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 72°F in august). Annual rainfall is 25.2in, with a minimum of 1.3in in april and a maximum of 2.8in in may.
  • From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in march.
  • In april the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 56°F and you can expect to have 1.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between may and september the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 67°F°C and it rains in september about 1.7in.
  • In october the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 77°F and you can expect to have 1.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From november to december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 41°F and it rains about 10% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kiel

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

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kiel

Find out when Kiel 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 Kiel

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

Figure: Visitor index for Kiel month by month



Best time for low prices in Kiel

Average prices of hotels in Kiel month by month

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

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Average price of hiring a car in Kiel

On average, it costs $ 48 per day to hire a car in Kiel. This price varies by $ 6.5 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 45 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 51.

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