Weather in the Harz

The Harz, Germany's most northerly low mountain range, offers an impressive variety of landscapes – but the weather here can be just as changeable. With our current weather data, you can keep an overview and plan your activities optimally. Regardless of whether you are planning a hike, a city trip or a trip to one of the numerous attractions – here you can find out everything about the current weather in the Harz so that you are well prepared.

Current weather conditions in the Harz
 

Thanks to the widgets from Kachelmannwetter.com, you will always find up-to-date weather information for numerous places and excursion destinations in the entire Harz region. No matter whether you are planning a hike, a city trip or winter sports activities – find out about the current temperatures, the probability of precipitation and the wind conditions at your desired destination.
 

The weather in the Harz region can vary greatly depending on the region and altitude. While it is often sunny or cloudy in the valleys, dense clouds are more common at higher altitudes. Especially in the autumn and winter months, there may be occasional light rain in the lower regions, while light sleet may already be setting in at higher altitudes. On some days, it remains heavily overcast throughout, giving the Harz a mystical atmosphere. Another way to observe the current weather conditions in the Harz is to use our overview of various webcams in the Harz, which you can use to follow the weather in real time.

Climatic features of the Harz
 

The climatic conditions in the Harz differ depending on the altitude. In the Upper Harz, especially in the higher regions, the climate is harsh, with average annual temperatures between 5 °C and 6 °C. The annual precipitation here is between 1,000 mm and 1,400 mm, and as much as 1,800 mm in the summit areas – a large proportion of which falls as snow. The Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz, has an average annual temperature of around 3.5 °C and is shrouded in fog for around 300 days a year.
 

In contrast, the Unterharz lies in the rain shadow of the Brocken and therefore has a milder and drier climate. Temperatures here are only about 1°C to 2°C lower than in the Harz foreland, and the annual precipitation decreases towards the east to up to 650 mm.