Salzgitter climate
Salzgitter (Lower Saxony, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C49 °F, and about 718 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Salzgitter climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −228 | 032 | 682.7 | 20 |
| Feb | 440 | −228 | 134 | 451.8 | 20 |
| Mar | 847 | 032 | 440 | 502.0 | 15 |
| Apr | 1458 | 439 | 948 | 381.5 | 5 |
| May | 1965 | 847 | 1356 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2476 | 1457 | 1967 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 2476 | 1457 | 1966 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1457 | 642 | 1050 | 562.2 | 2 |
| Nov | 846 | 236 | 541 | 602.4 | 8 |
| Dec | 439 | −131 | 235 | 672.6 | 17 |
| Year | 2476 | −228 | 1049 | 71828 | 88 |
“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% | 0.7 | 8:13 |
| Feb | 90% | 75% | 1.4 | 9:50 |
| Mar | 85% | 70% | 2.5 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 78% | 62% | 4.1 | 13:50 |
| May | 77% | 68% | 5.0 | 15:41 |
| Jun | 75% | 69% | 5.4 | 16:44 |
| Jul | 72% | 68% | 5.1 | 16:18 |
| Aug | 72% | 67% | 4.3 | 14:39 |
| Sep | 76% | 65% | 3.2 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 85% | 71% | 1.8 | 10:31 |
| Nov | 92% | 78% | 0.8 | 8:40 |
| Dec | 94% | 81% | 0.5 | 7:44 |
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 Salzgitter is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.9 °C34.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 718 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 29% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (85 mm3.3 in), the driest is April (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in August to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.7 hours in December to 16.7 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 13 cm.
Best time to visit Salzgitter
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C65 °F to 24 °C76 °F. Precipitation is 58 mm2.3 in to 85 mm3.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °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 Salzgitter
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 4 °C40 °F, lows −228 to −1 °C31 °F, about 60 mm2.4 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 847 to 19 °C65 °F, lows 032 to 8 °C47 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C57 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 236 to 10 °C50 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Salzgitter compares
The nearest larger place is Braunschweig, about 14 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Salzgitter has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Salzgitter is the 38th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 43rd 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 Metz (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Braunschweig 14 km · 9 °C49 °F · 713 mm28 in
- Climate in Hildesheim 32 km · 10 °C49 °F · 740 mm29 in
- Climate in Hannover 52 km · 10 °C49 °F · 726 mm29 in
- Climate in Göttingen 77 km · 10 °C49 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Climate in Magdeburg 83 km · 10 °C50 °F · 589 mm23 in
- Climate in Kassel 113 km · 10 °C49 °F · 755 mm30 in
- Climate in Paderborn 124 km · 10 °C50 °F · 796 mm31 in
- Climate in Bielefeld 129 km · 10 °C49 °F · 795 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salzgitter?
July is the warmest month in Salzgitter. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Salzgitter?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Salzgitter?
July is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Salzgitter?
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. 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 186 m, while Salzgitter lies at about 99 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.