Climate Insights for Cuxhaven

The climate in Cuxhaven is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1048mm of precipitation falls per year. Cuxhaven receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cuxhaven 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Cuxhaven sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Cuxhaven is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1048mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 122mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 60mm. That's 62mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 26cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Cuxhaven is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Cuxhaven, which began on June 21, 2026. Cuxhaven 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (2 days from now).

The best time to visit Cuxhaven is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuxhaven 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.