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Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern gets 616 mm of precipitation a year over about 159 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 22°C) and January the coldest (average low 0°C).
Oceanic climate
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 4°C in January to 22°C in August. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 21° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 13° |
How much rain does Rostock get?
Rostock gets 616 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 159 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 74% of Germany.
July is the wettest month, with 70 mm. April is the driest, with 34 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 26 days, to May 9, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Rostock got 513 mm of rain, against a normal of 616 mm for those months. October 2025 had the most, with 77 mm.
Rostock weather by month
Rostock weather in January
In January, Rostock averages a high of 4°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (2023) and the record low is -18°C (1979).
Rostock weather in February
In February, Rostock averages a high of 4°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 18°C (2021) and the record low is -16°C (2012).
Rostock weather in March
In March, Rostock averages a high of 7°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 22°C (1989) and the record low is -13°C (1986).
Rostock weather in April
In April, Rostock averages a high of 12°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1996) and the record low is -3°C (2018).
Rostock weather in May
In May, Rostock averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2005) and the record low is 0°C (1978).
Rostock weather in June
In June, Rostock averages a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 36°C (2019) and the record low is 2°C (1975). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Rostock weather in July
In July, Rostock averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 8°C (1996).
Rostock weather in August
In August, Rostock averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (1992) and the record low is 7°C (1987). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Rostock weather in September
In September, Rostock averages a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 33°C (2024) and the record low is 3°C (1977). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Rostock weather in October
In October, Rostock averages a high of 13°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 26°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2003).
Rostock weather in November
In November, Rostock averages a high of 8°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 20°C (2020) and the record low is -8°C (1998).
Rostock weather in December
In December, Rostock averages a high of 5°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (1977) and the record low is -15°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Rostock
June is the sunniest month in Rostock, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 14%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Rostock is cloudier than 53% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 90% and is lowest in April at 70%.
Rostock has about 2 days a year above 32°C. Rostock is cooler than 96% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Rostock
The first fall freeze in Rostock typically comes around November 16, and the last spring freeze around March 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 231 days.
Rostock weather records
These records cover ROSTOCK-WARNEMUNDE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Rostock station is 38°C, on July 20, 2022. The coldest is -18°C, on January 1, 1979.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 112 mm of precipitation, on July 22, 2011.
43 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Rostock
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near 0°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 14°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | 4° | 46 mm | 15 | 86% | 20% | 16° | -18° |
| February | 0° | 4° | 38 mm | 13 | 83% | 23% | 18° | -16° |
| March | 2° | 7° | 39 mm | 12 | 75% | 38% | 22° | -13° |
| April | 5° | 12° | 34 mm | 11 | 70% | 41% | 29° | -3° |
| May | 9° | 17° | 50 mm | 11 | 70% | 40% | 33° | 0° |
| June | 13° | 19° | 70 mm | 13 | 70% | 44% | 36° | 2° |
| July | 15° | 22° | 70 mm | 13 | 71% | 37% | 38° | 8° |
| August | 15° | 22° | 69 mm | 14 | 73% | 39% | 37° | 7° |
| September | 12° | 18° | 56 mm | 13 | 77% | 39% | 33° | 3° |
| October | 8° | 13° | 48 mm | 14 | 84% | 27% | 26° | -2° |
| November | 4° | 8° | 46 mm | 15 | 88% | 18% | 20° | -8° |
| December | 1° | 5° | 51 mm | 16 | 90% | 14% | 16° | -15° |
Station: ROSTOCK-WARNEMUNDE, 11 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Rostock climate questions
How much rain does Rostock get?
Rostock gets 616 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 159 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Rostock?
July is the wettest month in Rostock, with 70 mm. April is the driest, with 34 mm.
How many rainy days does Rostock have a year?
Rostock has about 159 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Rostock?
July is the warmest month in Rostock, with an average high of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Rostock?
January is the coldest month in Rostock, with an average low of 0°C.
What is the record high temperature in Rostock?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Rostock station is 38°C, set on July 20, 2022. The record low is -18°C, on January 1, 1979.
What is the sunniest month in Rostock?
June is the sunniest month in Rostock, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Rostock?
The first fall freeze in Rostock typically comes around November 16. The last spring freeze is around March 30.
What is the best time to visit Rostock?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.