Weather Winterberg: pleasant summers, cool winters
The winter sports paradise Winterberg is located in the west of Germany. The town has a temperate maritime climate, with cool winters and mild summers. Most of the rain falls in the summer, while it can snow heavily in the winter.
Winterberg: nearby ski resort and hiking area
In the Netherlands, Winterberg is best known as a nearby ski resort. But Winterberg is also an attractive holiday destination in the summer, where hikers and mountain bikers get their money's worth. Winterberg is located 2.5 hours drive from the Dutch border in Germany, in the middle high mountains of Sauerland at an altitude of 668 meters. Winterberg is far from the sea, but still has a temperate maritime climate.
The temperatures in Winterberg
The town has a temperate maritime climate, as in most of western Germany. This means that the weather in Winterberg is generally comparable to that in the Netherlands: mild summers and cool winters. The influence of the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean ensures that there are no extreme temperatures in either summer or winter. The average minimum temperature in winter (January) is about -4 °C. Extremely low temperatures therefore hardly occur. Only when the wind blows from the east can it cool down considerably. In such a case, the thermometer sometimes measures -10°C to -15 °C, but that is really exceptional. In summer (July and August) the mercury reaches an average maximum value of about 23°C. So no puffing and sweating under a sweltering sun, but a pleasant temperature for outdoor sports. It can of course happen that it gets warmer than 30 °C. Then it's time to cool off in the shady woods.
The sun shows itself a lot in Winterberg in the summer months: in May, June, July and August you can count on an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. In the spring and in September, the sun still shines for an average of 5 hours a day. Even in the winter months you get an average of a few hours of sunshine every day. It is very pleasant to enjoy the snowy mountain landscape out of the wind and in the sun. The precipitation amounts in the town are comparable to what we are used to in the Netherlands. Most rain falls in the summer, often in the form of heavy thunderstorms. The rainfall amounts are greatest in the period June to August. In winter, precipitation mainly consists of snow and sleet. The amount of snow varies greatly from winter to winter. However, this does not have to be a problem for fans of skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing. If there is not enough snow, the snow cannons are activated. Spring and autumn are the periods with the least precipitation. The months of March, April, October and November are the driest months.
What is the best time of year to go on holiday to Winterberg right now?
In fact, you can go on holiday to Winterberg all year round. There is no period of the year in which it is not advisable to travel to Winterberg. Of course it depends on what the purpose of your holiday is. You have the best chance of snow from mid-December to mid-March. It often happens that you can enjoy winter sports with sufficient snow until April 1. For winter sports enthusiasts, these are the best months to go to the town. Those who love walking, motorcycling or mountain biking can go to Winterberg in the spring or autumn. Those who prefer it a bit warmer should go to Winterberg in the summer. Ready to leave?
