Rhineland-Palatinate has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Rhineland-Palatinate has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C across all 62 cities, with approximately 765 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 82%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
The warmest city is Bad Bergzabern with average July highs of 34.4°C, while Betzdorf is the coldest with average January lows of -10.5°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 9.3°C | -9.7°C | -0.2°C | 94% | 67 | 3.2 | 0.80 |
| February | 🌤️ | 11.0°C | -8.5°C | 1.2°C | 91% | 51 | 3.1 | 1.60 |
| March | 🌤️ | 16.4°C | -4.9°C | 5.8°C | 86% | 57 | 3.0 | 2.70 |
| April | 🌤️ | 21.3°C | -2.8°C | 9.3°C | 80% | 52 | 2.6 | 4.10 |
| May | 🌤️ | 25.4°C | 2.0°C | 13.7°C | 77% | 72 | 2.4 | 5.00 |
| June | ☀️ | 29.6°C | 5.8°C | 17.7°C | 73% | 69 | 2.3 | 5.40 |
| July | ☀️ | 32.3°C | 8.7°C | 20.5°C | 68% | 70 | 2.3 | 5.30 |
| August | ☀️ | 32.3°C | 8.2°C | 20.3°C | 67% | 64 | 2.2 | 4.60 |
| September | ☀️ | 27.2°C | 4.5°C | 15.9°C | 74% | 62 | 2.3 | 3.30 |
| October | 🌤️ | 21.6°C | -0.4°C | 10.6°C | 85% | 67 | 2.5 | 2.00 |
| November | 🌤️ | 14.7°C | -4.1°C | 5.3°C | 92% | 64 | 2.6 | 1.00 |
| December | 🌤️ | 10.2°C | -8.1°C | 1.0°C | 94% | 72 | 3.0 | 0.60 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 62 cities in Rhineland-Palatinate
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 62 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 94% in December · annual avg 82%
The warmest year on record was 2022 (avg: 12.5°C), while the coldest year was 1985 (avg: 8.1°C).
Averaged across all 62 cities in Rhineland-Palatinate · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 62 cities in Rhineland-Palatinate · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 62 cities in Rhineland-Palatinate for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 0.2°C | 11.7°C | 23.2°C | 671 | 79% | 2.5 m/s |
2024 | 1.1°C | 11.4°C | 21.7°C | 944 | 85% | 2.6 m/s |
2023 | 0.5°C | 11.3°C | 22.0°C | 921 | 81% | 2.9 m/s |
2022 🔥 | 1.3°C | 12.5°C | 23.7°C | 654 | 76% | 2.6 m/s |
2021 | -0.5°C | 10.3°C | 21.0°C | 783 | 84% | 2.4 m/s |
2020 | 0.6°C | 11.7°C | 22.8°C | 709 | 78% | 2.7 m/s |
2019 | 0.3°C | 11.5°C | 22.7°C | 728 | 78% | 2.6 m/s |
2018 | -0.2°C | 11.2°C | 22.5°C | 598 | 77% | 2.5 m/s |
2017 | 0.3°C | 10.8°C | 21.3°C | 812 | 81% | 2.5 m/s |
2016 | 0.2°C | 10.4°C | 20.5°C | 787 | 83% | 2.5 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
