Weather radar Kiel
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Kiel climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kiel shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3.9° | 4.8° | 7.6° | 12.2° | 16.3° | 19.7° | 21.6° | 21.4° | 18.1° | 13.3° | 8.2° | 4.9° |
| Avg low (°C) | 0° | 0° | 1.1° | 4.2° | 8.3° | 11.9° | 14.1° | 14.2° | 11.6° | 8.2° | 4.3° | 1.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 60 | 54 | 50 | 43 | 60 | 66 | 81 | 78 | 57 | 63 | 53 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 82 | 129 | 208 | 296 | 344 | 356 | 356 | 321 | 248 | 169 | 94 | 64 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Kiel
The best time to visit Kiel is typically June. In this month the average high is 19.7°C, precipitation is 66 mm and sunshine duration is 356 hours. The annual average high is 12.7°C, total annual precipitation is 725 mm (141 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2667 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiel
How up to date is the weather radar for Kiel?
The weather radar for Kiel is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kiel?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kiel: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kiel?
The thunderstorm potential for Kiel is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kiel.
What is the climate like in Kiel?
Kiel has an annual average high of 12.7°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 21.6°C), the coldest January (avg low 0°C). The wettest month is July with 81 mm, the driest April with 43 mm. Total annual precipitation is 725 mm (141 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2667 hours.
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