Rostock climate
Rostock (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 670 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Rostock climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −130 | 133 | 592.3 | 18 |
| Feb | 338 | −130 | 134 | 461.8 | 17 |
| Mar | 744 | 033 | 338 | 441.7 | 13 |
| Apr | 1253 | 439 | 846 | 361.4 | 2 |
| May | 1661 | 948 | 1254 | 491.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 2067 | 1254 | 1661 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2271 | 1559 | 1865 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 2271 | 1558 | 1865 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 1865 | 1152 | 1558 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1355 | 745 | 1050 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 745 | 439 | 642 | 542.1 | 4 |
| Dec | 439 | 133 | 236 | 612.4 | 12 |
| Year | 2271 | −130 | 949 | 67026 | 65 |
“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% | 85% | 0.5 | 7:54 |
| Feb | 90% | 83% | 1.1 | 9:40 |
| Mar | 86% | 76% | 2.5 | 11:40 |
| Apr | 80% | 63% | 4.2 | 13:58 |
| May | 79% | 62% | 5.3 | 15:58 |
| Jun | 78% | 63% | 5.7 | 17:08 |
| Jul | 78% | 64% | 5.3 | 16:38 |
| Aug | 79% | 66% | 4.3 | 14:51 |
| Sep | 81% | 65% | 3.1 | 12:36 |
| Oct | 87% | 73% | 1.6 | 10:24 |
| Nov | 92% | 81% | 0.7 | 8:25 |
| Dec | 93% | 85% | 0.4 | 7:23 |
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 Rostock is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C71 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.9 °C32.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 670 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 31% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (79 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (36 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in June to 93% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of May. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 13 km/h (8 mph) in July to 17 km/h (11 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.4 hours in December to 17.1 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 February, at about 14 cm.
Best time to visit Rostock
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 22 °C71 °F. Precipitation is 54 mm2.1 in to 79 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °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 Rostock
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 4 °C39 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C33 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 744 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 033 to 9 °C48 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2067 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1254 to 15 °C59 °F, about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 745 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 439 to 11 °C52 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Rostock compares
The nearest larger place is Lübeck, about 98 km to the west. Compared with it, Rostock has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Rostock is the 53rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 53rd 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 Copenhagen (Denmark, Cfb), Odense (Denmark, Cfb) and Gdańsk (Poland, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Lübeck 98 km · 9 °C48 °F · 705 mm28 in
- Climate in Kiel 133 km · 9 °C49 °F · 757 mm30 in
- Climate in Hamburg 153 km · 9 °C49 °F · 753 mm30 in
- Climate in Szczecin 175 km · 8 °C47 °F · 644 mm25 in
- Climate in Malmö 177 km · 9 °C48 °F · 702 mm28 in
- Climate in Copenhagen 179 km · 9 °C48 °F · 698 mm27 in
- Climate in Odense 184 km · 9 °C48 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Climate in Berlin 193 km · 10 °C49 °F · 603 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rostock?
July is the warmest month in Rostock. Its average high is 22 °C (71 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Rostock?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 2 °C (36 °F) and its average low is -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Rostock?
July is the wettest month with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 36 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Rostock?
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.