Bielefeld climate
Bielefeld (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C49 °F, and about 795 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bielefeld climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 338 | −229 | 133 | 803.1 | 19 |
| Feb | 540 | −229 | 235 | 582.3 | 18 |
| Mar | 948 | 032 | 440 | 562.2 | 14 |
| Apr | 1458 | 439 | 948 | 441.7 | 4 |
| May | 1865 | 846 | 1355 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2171 | 1253 | 1762 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2374 | 1456 | 1965 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 1967 | 1049 | 1558 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1457 | 643 | 1050 | 632.5 | 2 |
| Nov | 847 | 337 | 542 | 702.8 | 7 |
| Dec | 440 | 032 | 236 | 783.1 | 16 |
| Year | 2374 | −229 | 1049 | 79531 | 79 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93% | 81% | 0.7 | 8:14 |
| Feb | 90% | 76% | 1.4 | 9:51 |
| Mar | 85% | 70% | 2.5 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 79% | 63% | 4.1 | 13:49 |
| May | 78% | 68% | 4.9 | 15:40 |
| Jun | 77% | 71% | 5.2 | 16:42 |
| Jul | 75% | 69% | 5.0 | 16:16 |
| Aug | 75% | 68% | 4.2 | 14:38 |
| Sep | 78% | 67% | 3.1 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 85% | 71% | 1.8 | 10:31 |
| Nov | 92% | 79% | 0.8 | 8:41 |
| Dec | 94% | 81% | 0.5 | 7:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bielefeld is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C74 °F and a low of 14 °C56 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.7 °C31.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 795 mm31 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is January (80 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in August to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 14 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.8 hours in December to 16.7 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 12 cm.
Best time to visit Bielefeld
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 23 °C74 °F. Precipitation is 59 mm2.3 in to 78 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C38 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bielefeld
- Winter (December–February) — highs 338 to 5 °C40 °F, lows −229 to 0 °C32 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 948 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 032 to 8 °C46 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2171 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C56 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 847 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 337 to 10 °C49 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Bielefeld compares
The nearest larger place is Hannover, about 90 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Bielefeld has practically the same average temperature. It receives 9% more precipitation (795 mm31 in vs 726 mm29 in).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Bielefeld is the 40th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 13th wettest. See all of them on the Germany climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Luxembourg (Luxembourg, Cfb), Enschede (The Netherlands, Cfb) and Groningen (The Netherlands, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Paderborn 38 km · 10 °C50 °F · 796 mm31 in
- Climate in Osnabrück 42 km · 10 °C49 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Climate in Münster 63 km · 10 °C50 °F · 770 mm30 in
- Climate in Hamm 63 km · 10 °C51 °F · 844 mm33 in
- Climate in Hannover 90 km · 10 °C49 °F · 726 mm29 in
- Climate in Dortmund 93 km · 10 °C50 °F · 884 mm35 in
- Climate in Hildesheim 98 km · 10 °C49 °F · 740 mm29 in
- Climate in Kassel 104 km · 10 °C49 °F · 755 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bielefeld?
July is the warmest month in Bielefeld. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (56 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bielefeld?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bielefeld?
January is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Bielefeld?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.