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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5°C | 0.5°C | 69 mm | 14 | 3.0 h | 23.9 km/h | 5.3°C |
| Feb | 5.9°C | 0.7°C | 62.7 mm | 12 | 5.0 h | 24.1 km/h | 3.9°C |
| Mar | 8.4°C | 1.6°C | 55.8 mm | 11 | 7.0 h | 22.4 km/h | 4.9°C |
| Apr | 11.9°C | 3.9°C | 48.6 mm | 10 | 10.6 h | 21.4 km/h | 7.5°C |
| May | 16.1°C | 8°C | 58.3 mm | 11 | 11.4 h | 20.7 km/h | 12.7°C |
| Jun | 20.6°C | 12.3°C | 59.5 mm | 11 | 12.4 h | 19.2 km/h | 19.5°C |
| Jul | 21.5°C | 13.8°C | 81.5 mm | 14 | 11.9 h | 20.4 km/h | 19°C |
| Aug | 21.8°C | 14.1°C | 70.9 mm | 13 | 10.9 h | 19.1 km/h | 18.4°C |
| Sep | 18.6°C | 11.7°C | 59.9 mm | 11 | 8.8 h | 19.6 km/h | 18.5°C |
| Oct | 13.8°C | 8.6°C | 73.6 mm | 14 | 5.6 h | 21.8 km/h | 13.4°C |
| Nov | 8.4°C | 4.4°C | 55.7 mm | 13 | 3.4 h | 21.4 km/h | 8.3°C |
| Dec | 5.6°C | 2.1°C | 71.9 mm | 15 | 2.3 h | 23.1 km/h | 4.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Kiel
Kiel (Germany) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 10 °C. Daytime highs average 13 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 767 mm of rainfall per year and 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 21.8 °C in August with only 13 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 12.4 hours of daily sun; the driest is April at just 10 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in December (15 rainy days), driest month is April (10).
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Frequently asked questions about Kiel
When is the best time to visit Kiel?
The best time to visit Kiel: June to September – best in June (avg. 16.5 °C, 11 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Kiel?
The warmest month is August with an average of 18.0 °C and daytime highs around 21.8 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.5 °C and night-time lows around 0.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Kiel have?
December has the most rainy days with 15 rainy days. The driest month is April with 10 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Kiel?
The water is warmest in June at an average of 19.5 °C and coolest in February at 3.9 °C.