When to visit
Bonn?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Bonn
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

The best time to visit Bonn is June, July, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
81

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
12–21°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–20°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
74mm
Moderate rain · 10 days
Sunshine
9.2h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
73%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
91
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep91OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score101829517880808081562110
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildPleasantPleasantPleasantMildMildColdCold
Temperature1–6°C2–8°C3–11°C5–15°C9–19°C14–23°C15–24°C15–25°C12–21°C9–16°C5–10°C3–8°C
Feels like-3–2°C-2–5°C-1–8°C2–12°C7–18°C13–23°C14–24°C15–25°C11–20°C7–14°C2–7°C-1–4°C
Precipitation80mm
17 days
63mm
13 days
72mm
14 days
52mm
11 days
70mm
12 days
74mm
10 days
79mm
11 days
71mm
11 days
74mm
10 days
65mm
11 days
77mm
14 days
79mm
15 days
Sunshine3.0h
☀︎ 35%
5.1h
☀︎ 51%
6.5h
☀︎ 55%
9.4h
☀︎ 68%
10.2h
☀︎ 66%
11.0h
☀︎ 67%
10.9h
☀︎ 68%
10.5h
☀︎ 72%
9.2h
☀︎ 73%
5.2h
☀︎ 48%
3.7h
☀︎ 41%
2.4h
☀︎ 30%
WindSW · 20 km/hSW · 21 km/hSW · 19 km/hW · 17 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 15 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)83%78%75%71%71%69%67%70%73%80%84%85%
Day length8.5h10.0h11.9h13.8h15.5h16.4h16.0h14.5h12.6h10.7h9.0h8.1h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beethovenfest Bonn
Bonn Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt)
Carnival (Karneval)
Cherry Blossom Festival (Kirschblüte)
Pützchens Markt
Rhine in Flames (Rhein in Flammen)
Bonn Jazz Festival
Bonn Marathon
Museum Mile Festival (Museumsuferfest)
Bonn Summer Festival (Bonner Sommer)
Events & Festivals
  • Beethovenfest BonnculturalSignature event
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in September, this renowned classical music festival celebrates Bonn's most famous son, Ludwig van Beethov…

  • Bonn Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt)holidaySignature event
    November, December· 500k+ visitors

    From late November to December, Bonn's city center transforms into a magical Christmas market. Despite the cold winter w…

  • Carnival (Karneval)cultural
    February, March· 500k+ visitors

    Bonn celebrates Carnival with great enthusiasm in February or March, culminating in the Rose Monday parade. Despite the…

  • Cherry Blossom Festival (Kirschblüte)nature
    April· 50k+ visitors

    In April, Bonn's old town, particularly Heerstraße, becomes a stunning spectacle as cherry trees burst into bloom. The m…

  • Pützchens Marktfestival
    September· 500k+ visitors

    One of Germany's oldest and largest folk festivals, Pützchens Markt takes place in September. This massive fair offers t…

  • Rhine in Flames (Rhein in Flammen)festival
    May· 500k+ visitors

    This spectacular fireworks display over the Rhine River, usually in May, illuminates the night sky and the riverbanks. T…

  • Bonn Jazz Festivalfestival
    May· 5k+ visitors

    This international jazz festival, held in May, brings renowned jazz artists to various venues across Bonn. The pleasant…

  • Bonn Marathonsports
    April· 50k+ visitors

    The annual Bonn Marathon, typically held in April, offers a scenic route through the city, including along the Rhine. Th…

  • Museum Mile Festival (Museumsuferfest)cultural
    June· 50k+ visitors

    This open-air festival, typically held in June, celebrates Bonn's rich museum landscape along the 'Museum Mile'. The war…

  • Bonn Summer Festival (Bonner Sommer)festival
    July, August· 50k+ visitors

    Throughout July and August, the Bonn Summer Festival offers a series of open-air concerts, theater, and cultural events.…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bonn?

The best time to visit Bonn is September, June, July, August, May, with temperatures between 9 °C and 25 °C. The best month is September. September is high season.

What is the weather like in Bonn?

Bonn has a climate with an overall score of 5/10. Annual temperatures range from 1 °C to 25 °C.

What is the hottest month in Bonn?

The hottest month in Bonn is August, with average highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Bonn?

The rainiest month in Bonn is January, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Bonn?

Peak season in Bonn is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Bonn?

Shoulder season in Bonn falls in March, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.