Stuttgart climate
Stuttgart (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C51 °F, and about 785 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Stuttgart climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 438 | −228 | 133 | 672.6 | 22 |
| Feb | 541 | −228 | 135 | 502.0 | 21 |
| Mar | 1050 | 133 | 541 | 562.2 | 16 |
| Apr | 1560 | 440 | 1050 | 471.8 | 5 |
| May | 1967 | 948 | 1458 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2680 | 1559 | 2169 | 833.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1458 | 2068 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2170 | 1050 | 1660 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 643 | 1151 | 632.5 | 2 |
| Nov | 948 | 235 | 542 | 632.5 | 10 |
| Dec | 440 | −130 | 235 | 712.8 | 20 |
| Year | 2680 | −228 | 1051 | 78531 | 96 |
“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 | 92% | 80% | 1.0 | 8:41 |
| Feb | 88% | 76% | 1.8 | 10:06 |
| Mar | 83% | 68% | 3.0 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 77% | 66% | 4.3 | 13:38 |
| May | 76% | 71% | 5.1 | 15:14 |
| Jun | 71% | 67% | 5.7 | 16:08 |
| Jul | 66% | 62% | 5.5 | 15:46 |
| Aug | 67% | 62% | 4.7 | 14:21 |
| Sep | 72% | 62% | 3.5 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 82% | 70% | 2.2 | 10:41 |
| Nov | 90% | 78% | 1.2 | 9:05 |
| Dec | 93% | 81% | 0.8 | 8:17 |
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 Stuttgart is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C80 °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 20.1 °C36.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 785 mm31 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (84 mm3.3 in), the driest is April (47 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% 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 February. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 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 Stuttgart
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 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 54 mm2.1 in to 83 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 Stuttgart
- Winter (December–February) — highs 438 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −228 to −1 °C30 °F, about 63 mm2.5 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 62 mm2.4 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 °C80 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 77 mm3.0 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 235 to 10 °C50 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Stuttgart compares
The nearest larger place is Frankfurt am Main, about 152 km to the north. Compared with it, Stuttgart has practically the same average temperature. It receives 17% more precipitation (785 mm31 in vs 669 mm26 in). The difference is largest in July (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Stuttgart is the 15th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 22nd 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 Mulhouse (France, Cfb), Nancy (France, Cfb) and Metz (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Reutlingen 32 km · 10 °C50 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Climate in Pforzheim 37 km · 10 °C51 °F · 849 mm33 in
- Climate in Heilbronn 40 km · 11 °C52 °F · 785 mm31 in
- Climate in Karlsruhe 62 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Climate in Ulm 74 km · 9 °C48 °F · 885 mm35 in
- Climate in Mannheim 94 km · 11 °C52 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Climate in Strasbourg 107 km · 11 °C52 °F · 757 mm30 in
- Climate in Würzburg 126 km · 10 °C50 °F · 681 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Stuttgart?
July is the warmest month in Stuttgart. Its average high is 26 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart?
May is the wettest month with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 47 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
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 353 m, while Stuttgart lies at about 252 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.