Stuttgart Weather, When to Go and Climate Information
(Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
Stuttgart's climate classification is Oceanic, with the nearby Swabian Alb hills and the Black Forest acting as the region's shield against the onset of severe weather during the summer months. Nevertheless, thunderstorms in the summer are not unusual, nor is several days' snow in winter.
The winter months in the region run from December through March. January is the coldest month, with daytime temperatures around 0°C / 32°F on average. Snow cover normally extends for only a few days, although on rare occasions it can last for several weeks. Summer runs from May to September, with July and August the hottest months. Summer temperatures in Stuttgart average around 21°C / 70°F or 22°C / 72°F, while rainfall is fairly even year-round.
Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go
The weather varies across the conurbation due to its unusual topography of hills and valleys, with the city centre experiencing less snow in winter and higher temperatures in summer than its suburbs. In general, temperature variations between daytime / night time and summer / winter can be extreme due to Stuttgart's location in the centre of the continent of Europe.
An average of 1,700 hours of sunshine annually, with precipitation occurring throughout the seasons, makes the city a good place to visit all through the year, especially as there are so many indoor attractions such as museums, cultural events, concerts and historic buildings. Even during the summer climate, the ambient temperature in the evenings can be quite cool, requiring a light coat for comfort and perhaps an umbrella.
Stuttgart Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)
|
Maximum |
Minimum |
January |
1°C / 34°F |
-5°C / 23°F |
February |
3°C / 37°F |
-4°C / 25°F |
March |
8°C / 46°F |
0°C / 32°F |
April |
13°C / 55°F |
3°C / 37°F |
May |
18°C / 64°F |
7°C / 45°F |
June |
21°C / 70°F |
10°C / 50°F |
July |
23°C / 73°F |
12°C / 54°F |
August |
23°C / 73°F |
12°C / 54°F |
September |
19°C / 66°F |
8°C / 46°F |
October |
13°C / 55°F |
4°C / 39°F |
November |
6°C / 43°F |
0°C / 32°F |
December |
2°C / 36°F |
-4°C / 25°F |