Saarbruecken, Germany Climate & Monthly Averages
Saarbruecken has an oceanic climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 77° by day; January is the coldest at 41°.
How weather changes through the year in Saarbruecken
Saarbruecken runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 2.2 inches (56 mm) while the wet season peaks in January at 4.0 inches (102 mm). Highs range from 41°F (5°C) to 77°F (25°C).
Saarbruecken climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · 9°F (-13°C) low
- Wettest month: January (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 18°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 9 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 1
- Average humidity: 76%
Temperatures, rain and sunshine
Snow falls on roughly 9 days a year, mostly November through March. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 77°F (25°C), lows of 59°F (15°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 41°F (5°C) by day, 32°F (0°C) at night. Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through September.
Average lows drop to freezing in one month of the year, January. The wettest month is January (4.0 inches (102 mm) across 15 days) and the driest July. Sunshine averages 7.9 hours a day over the year - duller than about 85% of the cities we track, peaking in July at 12.2 hours. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 100°F (38°C) and the lowest daily minimum 9°F (-13°C).
Where Saarbruecken sits among other climates
- Saarbruecken sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 52°F (11°C) as an annual average, 36.1 inches (916 mm) of precipitation and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 32° | 15 | 4.0 in | 3.4 h/day | 8.6 h | 49% | 87% |
| February | 46° | 34° | 12 | 3.0 in | 5.5 h/day | 10.1 h | 43% | 81% |
| March | 51° | 36° | 13 | 3.1 in | 7.5 h/day | 11.7 h | 41% | 76% |
| April | 58° | 41° | 11 | 2.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 13.7 h | 36% | 70% |
| May | 65° | 49° | 12 | 3.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 15.3 h | 38% | 71% |
| June | 74° | 56° | 11 | 2.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 16.2 h | 37% | 68% |
| July | 77° | 59° | 10 | 2.2 in | 12.2 h/day | 15.8 h | 33% | 64% |
| August | 77° | 60° | 12 | 2.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 14.4 h | 37% | 67% |
| September | 69° | 53° | 9 | 2.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 12.5 h | 30% | 72% |
| October | 60° | 47° | 13 | 3.1 in | 6.2 h/day | 10.7 h | 41% | 82% |
| November | 48° | 39° | 14 | 3.6 in | 4.0 h/day | 9.0 h | 48% | 88% |
| December | 44° | 35° | 14 | 3.6 in | 2.8 h/day | 8.2 h | 47% | 90% |
Saarbruecken month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Saarbruecken's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 3.4 h
- Daylight
- 8.6 h
- Snow
- 4 days
February
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
- Snow
- 1 day
April
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
May
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 15.3 h
June
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h
- Daylight
- 16.2 h
July
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.8 h
August
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
September
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.5 h
October
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
November
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 4.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.0 h
December
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 2.8 h
- Daylight
- 8.2 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Saarbruecken's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
A season-by-season guide to Saarbruecken
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Saarbruecken runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); rain falls on around 35 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Saarbruecken settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Saarbruecken stays on the cool side of mild: 59°F (15°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Saarbruecken is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days, plus about 7 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Saarbruecken
May to September is the sweet spot for Saarbruecken - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 11 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What to pack
Pack for Saarbruecken with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. July nights average 59°F (15°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Saarbruecken temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.