Climate Insights for Burgkunstadt

Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
January
95mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burgkunstadt is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 870mm of precipitation falls per year. Burgkunstadt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burgkunstadt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -3° Feb Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Sep Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Dec Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Burgkunstadt vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burgkunstadt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 870mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 95mm of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 54mm. That's 41mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Burgkunstadt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burgkunstadt, which began on March 20, 2026. Burgkunstadt is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 193mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 245mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Burgkunstadt is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burgkunstadt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C
2 °C
18 km/h
95 mm
35 cm
Feb
-2 °C
4 °C
18 km/h
71 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
68 mm
8 cm
Apr
3 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
54 mm
7 cm
May
7 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
63 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
6 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
10 cm
Dec
0 °C
3 °C
17 km/h
80 mm
15 cm
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