When to go · Kassel
Kassel, month by month
The best months for Kassel: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (parks grey, some sights weekend-only); documenta years book out early.3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (parks grey, some sights weekend-only); documenta years book out early.4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays)). Across Germany: Grey and changeable; spring trade fairs lift prices in Frankfurt, Hannover and Leipzig.9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays)). Across Germany: Blossom along the Rhine and in Franconia; Easter closures; white-asparagus season starts.14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays)). Across Germany: Wine harvest on the Rhine and Moselle; autumn colours; 3 October holiday.13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (parks grey, some sights weekend-only); documenta years book out early.7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (parks grey, some sights weekend-only); documenta years book out early.4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kassel, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jun: 10
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).
June: Inside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).
Kassel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.