Karlsruhe · January
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 6° / 0.6°
- Rainfall
- 80.6 mm · 21 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Grand Ducal Burial Chapel· landmark
Germany
Best time to visit
Karlsruhe
The best time to visit Karlsruhe is August, June, July, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 6°C to 26.2°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Karlsruhe is unusual for its fan-shaped plan, with streets radiating from the palace, and it sits near the Black Forest and the French border. The Upper Rhine climate is among Germany's mildest, making it comfortable across a long spring-to-autumn window.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 6°C | 80.6 mm· 21 days | low | low |
| February | 59 | 9°C | 59.3 mm· 16.2 days | low | low |
| March | 69 | 12.6°C | 52.7 mm· 15.4 days | low | low |
| April | 70 | 15°C | 72 mm· 18 days | low | low |
| May | 71 | 19.9°C | 80.6 mm· 19.4 days | medium | medium |
| June | 75 | 26°C | 72 mm· 16.8 days | medium | medium |
| July | 73 | 26.1°C | 77.5 mm· 19 days | medium | medium |
| August | 76 | 26.2°C | 58.9 mm· 16.4 days | medium | medium |
| September | 73 | 21.8°C | 75 mm· 17.6 days | medium | medium |
| October | 68 | 16.9°C | 93 mm· 17.6 days | low | low |
| November | 53 | 9.5°C | 81 mm· 20.2 days | low | low |
| December | 44 | 6.6°C | 65.1 mm· 19.4 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Karlsruhe · February
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 9° / 1.9°
- Rainfall
- 59.3 mm · 16.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Karlsruhe · March
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 12.6° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 52.7 mm · 15.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Karlsruhe · April
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 15° / 5.3°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · 18 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Karlsruhe · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 19.9° / 10.2°
- Rainfall
- 80.6 mm · 19.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Grand Ducal Burial Chapel· landmark
Karlsruhe · June
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 26° / 15.4°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · 16.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Grand Ducal Burial Chapel· landmark
Karlsruhe · July
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 26.1° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 77.5 mm · 19 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Karlsruhe · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 26.2° / 16.2°
- Rainfall
- 58.9 mm · 16.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Karlsruhe · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 21.8° / 12.7°
- Rainfall
- 75 mm · 17.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Karlsruhe · October
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 16.9° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 93 mm · 17.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Karlsruhe · November
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 9.5° / 3.9°
- Rainfall
- 81 mm · 20.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Karlsruhe · December
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 6.6° / 1.7°
- Rainfall
- 65.1 mm · 19.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Karlsruhe?
The top-rated months are August, June, July, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Karlsruhe?
August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 26.2°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Karlsruhe?
Prices are typically lowest in April.
When is Karlsruhe least crowded?
April usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Karlsruhe?
March is the driest month of the year.
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