Darmstadt climate
Darmstadt (Hesse, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C51 °F, and about 669 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Darmstadt climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 338 | −228 | 033 | 572.2 | 22 |
| Feb | 541 | −228 | 235 | 461.8 | 20 |
| Mar | 1050 | 033 | 541 | 471.9 | 14 |
| Apr | 1660 | 440 | 1050 | 411.6 | 4 |
| May | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1559 | 2170 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2680 | 1458 | 2069 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2271 | 1050 | 1660 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 642 | 1051 | 542.1 | 2 |
| Nov | 947 | 235 | 541 | 562.2 | 9 |
| Dec | 440 | −130 | 135 | 642.5 | 19 |
| Year | 2781 | −228 | 1051 | 66926 | 89 |
“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% | 80% | 0.9 | 8:33 |
| Feb | 89% | 75% | 1.6 | 10:01 |
| Mar | 83% | 68% | 2.9 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 76% | 63% | 4.4 | 13:41 |
| May | 73% | 69% | 5.2 | 15:22 |
| Jun | 67% | 68% | 5.7 | 16:19 |
| Jul | 61% | 64% | 5.5 | 15:56 |
| Aug | 63% | 65% | 4.7 | 14:26 |
| Sep | 69% | 62% | 3.5 | 12:31 |
| Oct | 82% | 71% | 2.0 | 10:38 |
| Nov | 91% | 80% | 1.0 | 8:57 |
| Dec | 93% | 81% | 0.7 | 8:07 |
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 Darmstadt is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.6 °C37.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 669 mm26 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (71 mm2.8 in), the driest is April (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in July to 93% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.1 hours in December to 16.3 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 13 cm).
Best time to visit Darmstadt
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 46 mm1.8 in to 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation 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 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 Darmstadt
- Winter (December–February) — highs 338 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −228 to −1 °C30 °F, about 55 mm2.2 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 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 033 to 9 °C48 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2576 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 947 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 235 to 10 °C50 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Darmstadt compares
Compared with Frankfurt am Main, about 27 km to the north, Darmstadt has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 62 places in Germany covered by World Climates, Darmstadt is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 55th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Germany climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Metz (France, Cfb), Nancy (France, Cfb) and Strasbourg (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Frankfurt am Main 27 km · 11 °C51 °F · 669 mm26 in
- Mainz 29 km · 11 °C51 °F · 701 mm28 in
- Wiesbaden 38 km · 10 °C51 °F · 701 mm28 in
- Mannheim 45 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Heilbronn 91 km · 11 °C52 °F · 785 mm31 in
- Koblenz 93 km · 11 °C51 °F · 785 mm31 in
- Würzburg 94 km · 10 °C50 °F · 681 mm27 in
- Karlsruhe 98 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Darmstadt?
July is the warmest month in Darmstadt, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Darmstadt?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 3 °C (38 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Darmstadt?
May is the wettest month with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Darmstadt?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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 — most of all 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.