When is the best time to go to Schwarzwald (Black Forest)?

When is the best time to go to Schwarzwald (Black Forest)? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

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


Annual weather in Schwarzwald

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

Month
January 32°F/41°F
4.3in
February 32°F/45°F
3.6in
March 38°F/54°F
3.2in
April 47°F/63°F
3in
May 54°F/67°F
5.6in
June 63°F/76°F
5.3in
July 65°F/79°F
5.6in
August 65°F/79°F
4.1in
September 54°F/72°F
2.5in
October 45°F/63°F
3.1in
November 40°F/52°F
3.6in
December 34°F/45°F
4.9in


Weather and climate in Schwarzwald

Schwarzwald (Black Forest) enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Schwarzwald is 61°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 48.4in, with a minimum of 2.5in in september and a maximum of 5.6in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 38°F and you can expect to have 3.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From april to june the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 76°F and it rains in june about 5.3in.
  • From july to september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of october the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and it rains about 17% of the time in october.
  • From november to december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 36°F and it rains about 4.9in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Schwarzwald

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Schwarzwald (Black Forest): 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 Schwarzwald

Find out when Schwarzwald (Black Forest) 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 Schwarzwald

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

Figure: Visitor index for Schwarzwald (Black Forest) month by month



Best time for low prices in Schwarzwald

Average prices of hotels in Schwarzwald month by month

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

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Average price of hiring a car in Schwarzwald

On average, it costs $ 51 per day to hire a car in Schwarzwald. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 44 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 61.

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