Pforzheim climate
Pforzheim (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C51 °F, and about 849 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pforzheim climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 438 | −228 | 133 | 763.0 | 21 |
| Feb | 541 | −228 | 135 | 582.3 | 20 |
| Mar | 1050 | 133 | 541 | 632.5 | 15 |
| Apr | 1559 | 440 | 1050 | 502.0 | 5 |
| May | 1967 | 948 | 1457 | 863.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1559 | 2069 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2170 | 1050 | 1560 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 643 | 1151 | 702.8 | 2 |
| Nov | 948 | 236 | 542 | 702.7 | 9 |
| Dec | 440 | −130 | 235 | 833.3 | 19 |
| Year | 2679 | −228 | 1051 | 84933 | 92 |
“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% | 1.0 | 8:40 |
| Feb | 89% | 76% | 1.8 | 10:05 |
| Mar | 84% | 68% | 3.0 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 78% | 66% | 4.3 | 13:38 |
| May | 77% | 71% | 5.1 | 15:15 |
| Jun | 72% | 67% | 5.7 | 16:09 |
| Jul | 67% | 62% | 5.5 | 15:47 |
| Aug | 68% | 62% | 4.7 | 14:21 |
| Sep | 73% | 62% | 3.5 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 83% | 70% | 2.2 | 10:41 |
| Nov | 90% | 78% | 1.2 | 9:04 |
| Dec | 93% | 81% | 0.8 | 8:16 |
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 Pforzheim is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C79 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 4 °C38 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.8 °C35.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 849 mm33 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (50 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% 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 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.2 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 14 cm.
Best time to visit Pforzheim
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 58 mm2.3 in to 81 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 4 °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 Pforzheim
- Winter (December–February) — highs 438 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −228 to −1 °C30 °F, about 72 mm2.9 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 19 °C67 °F, lows 133 to 9 °C48 °F, about 67 mm2.6 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 2475 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 78 mm3.1 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 948 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 236 to 10 °C50 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Pforzheim compares
The nearest larger place is Karlsruhe, about 26 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Pforzheim is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler. It receives 15% more precipitation (849 mm33 in vs 739 mm29 in). The difference is largest in June (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Pforzheim is the 18th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 8th 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 Metz (France, Cfb), Nancy (France, Cfb) and Mulhouse (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Karlsruhe 26 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Climate in Stuttgart 37 km · 10 °C51 °F · 785 mm31 in
- Climate in Heilbronn 47 km · 11 °C52 °F · 785 mm31 in
- Climate in Reutlingen 57 km · 10 °C50 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Climate in Mannheim 69 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Climate in Strasbourg 77 km · 11 °C52 °F · 757 mm30 in
- Climate in Ulm 109 km · 9 °C48 °F · 885 mm35 in
- Climate in Darmstadt 110 km · 10 °C51 °F · 669 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pforzheim?
July is the warmest month in Pforzheim. Its average high is 26 °C (79 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pforzheim?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 4 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pforzheim?
May is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 50 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Pforzheim?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 338 m, while Pforzheim lies at about 256 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.