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 / -2 °C, 11 rain days37 °F / 28 °F, 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 / -2 °C, 9 rain days39 °F / 28 °F, 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 / 1 °C, 10 rain days48 °F / 34 °F, 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 / 3 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).18 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).21 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).24 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).24 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kassel's best window: May–Sep (water displays run Wed, Sun and public holidays).19 °C / 9 °C, 9 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 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 / 6 °C, 10 rain days55 °F / 43 °F, 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 / 2 °C, 11 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 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 / -1 °C, 11 rain days39 °F / 30 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays