Kiel · January
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 4.9° / 0.9°
- Rainfall
- 80.6 mm · 22.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Best time to visit
Kiel
The best time to visit Kiel is June, September, August, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 4.9°C to 21.7°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
A Baltic port at the end of a long fjord, Kiel is all about the sea — sailing regattas, ferries and waterfront walks. Its northern coastal climate is cool and breezy, so summer is comfortably the best time to catch the harbour at its liveliest.
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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 | 43 | 4.9°C | 80.6 mm· 22.2 days | low | low |
| February | 52 | 6.3°C | 62.2 mm· 17.7 days | low | low |
| March | 65 | 9.4°C | 43.4 mm· 14.6 days | low | low |
| April | 68 | 11.7°C | 57 mm· 17.2 days | low | low |
| May | 70 | 16.5°C | 77.5 mm· 19.2 days | medium | medium |
| June | 74 | 20.7°C | 69 mm· 19.2 days | medium | medium |
| July | 68 | 21.6°C | 108.5 mm· 25.2 days | medium | medium |
| August | 72 | 21.7°C | 68.2 mm· 21.4 days | medium | medium |
| September | 74 | 19.2°C | 63 mm· 16.4 days | medium | medium |
| October | 61 | 14.2°C | 83.7 mm· 22.6 days | low | low |
| November | 49 | 8.2°C | 63 mm· 23 days | low | low |
| December | 38 | 5.2°C | 68.2 mm· 22.8 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Kiel · February
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 6.3° / 0.9°
- Rainfall
- 62.2 mm · 17.7 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Kiel · March
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 9.4° / 1.8°
- Rainfall
- 43.4 mm · 14.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Kiel · April
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 11.7° / 3.7°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · 17.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Kiel · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 16.5° / 8.1°
- Rainfall
- 77.5 mm · 19.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Kiel · June
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 20.7° / 11.9°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · 19.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Kiel · July
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 21.6° / 13.8°
- Rainfall
- 108.5 mm · 25.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Kiel · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 21.7° / 13.7°
- Rainfall
- 68.2 mm · 21.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Kiel · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 19.2° / 11.9°
- Rainfall
- 63 mm · 16.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Kiel · October
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 14.2° / 8.3°
- Rainfall
- 83.7 mm · 22.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Kiel · November
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 8.2° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 63 mm · 23 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Kiel · December
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 5.2° / 1.5°
- Rainfall
- 68.2 mm · 22.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kiel?
The top-rated months are June, September, August, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Kiel?
August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 21.7°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Kiel?
Prices are typically lowest in April.
When is Kiel least crowded?
April usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Kiel?
March is the driest month of the year.
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