The Rhine Valley
Castles on nearly every bend of the river, terraced vineyards climbing hills too steep to seem practical, and a boat trip that does most of the sightseeing for you.
The best time to visit The Rhine Valley is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 00:52 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 67°F · rain 2.4in · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Frankfurt am Main, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | 63mm2.5in | 8.5h8.5h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 52mm2.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| March | 12°C53°F | 55mm2.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 16°C60°F | 48mm1.9in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| May | 20°C67°F | 60mm2.4in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C80°F | 57mm2.2in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 26°C80°F | 57mm2.2in | 16.0h16.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 66mm2.6in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 22°C72°F | 61mm2.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C61°F | 76mm3.0in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C49°F | 70mm2.8in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| December | 7°C44°F | 82mm3.2in | 8.1h8.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- German
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit The Rhine Valley?
The best time to visit The Rhine Valley is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F).
How warm does The Rhine Valley get?
Typical daytime highs in The Rhine Valley are Mar–May 16°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (61°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).
Is The Rhine Valley expensive?
On the ground, The Rhine Valley is mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Rhine Valley good for?
The Rhine Valley is good for old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, landscape doing the heavy lifting.