When to go to Heidelberg?
Ruins of a red sandstone castle hang above the rooftops, reached by funicular or a stiff climb from the market square. The Hauptstraße runs the length of the old town to the Alte Brücke, and across the Neckar the Philosophenweg gives the view everyone comes for: castle, river, bridge and wooded hills in one frame. Student pubs handle the evenings.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Heidelberg, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Heidelberg
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4 | 80 | 3 | 43 |
| February | 5.4 | 75 | 6 | 50 |
| March | 7.5 | 66 | 8 | 58 |
| April | 8.7 | 94 | 10 | 59 |
| May | 11.0 | 86 | 16 | 71 |
| June | 12.8 | 67 | 20 | 79 |
| July | 12.2 | 72 | 21 | 79 |
| August | 11.1 | 81 | 21 | 76 |
| September | 9.4 | 95 | 17 | 66 |
| October | 6.4 | 117 | 13 | 52 |
| November | 4.0 | 120 | 7 | 41 |
| December | 2.6 | 88 | 4 | 39 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Heidelberg, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is March (about 66 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 1,040 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Heidelberg?
- Heidelberg Castle (romantic ruins)
- Old town and Hauptstraße
- Alte Brücke (bridge over the Neckar)
- Philosophenweg (Philosophers' Walk)
Practical info
- Country: Germany
- Station: Heidelberg Hbf
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