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Average Temperatures and Current Weather

Use the chart below to get an overview of the average temperatures at your destination. Click the "current weather" link under individual cities to see current conditions. Regional climate details are also included, so you'll be prepared to fully enjoy your trip. Temperatures are in degrees fahrenheit.

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Climate Details

Note: The data cited above reflect average temperatures tabulated over the years for Fodor’s World Weather Guide. Figures do not indicate current weather conditions. Remember: weather is never 100% predictable. Be prepared for a +10° or -10° deviation from any weather report you obtain.

REGIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION

Holland: Holland is so compact in size that any difference in temperature between regions is usually within two degrees Fahrenheit.  Weather systems affect the entire country in a similar manner, too.  The northern part of Belgium is low-lying, with a climate that is almost identical to that of Holland, its adjoining neighbor.  As in most areas of northwest Europe, the weather in these two small countries is frequently rainy and can be very changeable from day to day all through the year. Bruges, in particular, gets a lot of rain—but rainfall is lighter in wintertime and the sprinkles rarely turn into heavy downpours.  
 
Switzerland: Basel is located on the central Swiss plateau.  Summers here can be quite warm and damp, as this season is Switzerland’s wettest period of the year.  Much of the summer rainfall is heavy and can be accompanied by severe thunderstorms. Summer weather conditions also can vary considerably from year to year in terms of the number of days with sunshine versus those with overcast skies and rain. Spring and fall are drier and cooler. Like other parts of west-central Europe, Switzerland is open to climatic influences from the Atlantic and from eastern Europe.  At all times of the year, the weather is changeable.
 
Germany: Germany has a central European climate. Variable weather reigns, and rain and drizzle are common occurrences year-round. The hill slopes along the Rhine and Mosel valleys have a climate particularly suitable to the cultivation of vineyards. Though summer weather is often volatile, it is generally sufficiently warm and sunny to make this a notable area for wine. Spring and fall weather is moderate with intermittent sun; cloudy, wet days are common.  On the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, fog and mist appear frequently, especially in the early mornings. Evenings on the water can be quite chilly. The farther south you head, the milder the climate tends to become.
 
In the upper Rhine valley of southwest Germany, site of Baden-Baden and the Black Forest, the spring and summer temperatures are the warmest in the country, allowing for a variety of crops to grow, including vines and tobacco. Autumn can be noticeably cooler, and winter quite cold, due to the area’s proximity to the Alps and distance from the ocean.