Climate in Erlangen

Erlangen, Germany has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 8.5°C and the city receives roughly 721 mm of precipitation across 81 rainy days a year, with around 1849 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 24.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -7.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Erlangen is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Erlangen receives about 721 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 81 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Erlangen sees an estimated 1849 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Erlangen are Aug, Jun, Sep. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Erlangen has a climate comfort score of 65/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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