Climate Insights for Bremen

The climate in Bremen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1248mm of precipitation falls per year. Bremen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bremen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Juli, August, Juni. The coldest months are Januar, Februar, Dezember, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Bremen vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Juli, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is Januar, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Bremen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1248mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 126mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 79mm. That's 47mm less than June, 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 45cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Bremen 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 March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Bremen, which began on March 20, 2026. Bremen 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 Juli at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Januar near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Bremen is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while Januar is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°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 Bremen 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.