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What is the weather like on the Rhine in Germany? ›

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Most of Germany has a temperate seasonal climate moderated by the North Atlantic Drift. Overall, Germany is a year-round destination with warm summers and relatively cold winters – although prolonged period of frost is rare.

North Rhine-Westphalia Climate Summary

Located at an elevation of 152.54 meters (500.46 feet) above sea level, North Rhine-Westphalia has a Marine west coast, warm summer climate (Classification: Cfb). The city's yearly temperature is 10.85ºC (51.53ºF) and it is 0.17% higher than Germany's averages.

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Can Cruises Still Sail When Water Levels on the Rhine Are Low? River cruise ships have very shallow draughts, which generally enable them to sail even when water levels are low or when there is a drought. In fact, river ships can often continue cruising the Rhine even when heavy commercial barges have to stop.

Best Times to Cruise the Rhine. Late April to early June and September to early October are widely considered the best times to cruise the Rhine River due to ideal weather and crowds, though cruise prices are correspondingly higher during these periods.

Try a relaxed pair of flowy trousers or more structured yet stretchy ponte if you're looking for comfort. A dark pair of slim or skinny jeans, a nice top and a cardigan, with a scarf thrown over the top, will do well in any German city.

In general, Germany has a more continental and colder climate.

Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg is considered the warmest city in Germany, having recorded temperatures of over 40 degrees! This picturesque university city has a beautiful medieval center with a gothic cathedral, which makes it a magnet for tourists.

North Rhine–Westphalia is Germany's most populous state, and it has many medium-sized and large cities, especially in the Rhine-Ruhr area, which is one of the largest conurbations in Europe. Among them are Aachen, Bochum, Bonn, Cologne, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Münster, Solingen, and Wuppertal.

What is the North Rhine-Westphalia known for? ›

For many, North Rhine-Westphalia is synonymous with industrial areas and urban agglomerations. However, the largest part of the state is used for agriculture (almost 52%) and forests (25%).

The German spring runs from March to May. Summer is from June through to August, and Autumn is during the months of September, October, and November. German winters are between December and February.

Germany is famous for its automotive industry, historic landmarks like the Berlin Wall, cultural festivals such as Oktoberfest, and its rich musical heritage with composers like Beethoven. The country is also renowned for its delicious cuisine, including sausages, pretzels, and a variety of beers.

If you mean Germany's “overall” climate, I'd have to say the nearest to it that you'll find in the USA is an area less than a tenth of Germany's landmass… western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Almost everything climatic that *ever* happens in Germany happens there, just over smaller or larger regions.

Drought has sent a Rhine River chokepoint to a historic low for this time of year and threatens shipping of critical fuel supplies. Water levels at a key Rhine chokepoint are at a historic low.

Danger #3: The Current

The Rhine flows very fast. In the area around Cologne and Düsseldorf, it flows at about 6 to 8 kilometres per hour (roughly 4 to 5 miles per hour) when it has a normal water level.

You'll want to be out on deck when you cruise into the Rhine River's most picturesque destination, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The 40-mile stretch of river between Bingen and Koblenz in Germany is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the banks are lined with more than 40 castles and fortresses.

May to September is the best time for warmer weather

Germany's warmest period is sandwiched between cherry blossoms in the spring and golden leaves in the autumn. July and August normally see the highest temperatures, but can also bring moody thunderstorms, sudden downpours and even hail.