Weather & climate FAQ — Europe
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Europe, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 102 cities in 30 countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Europe?
The best months to visit Europe are July, June, September — when the continent's countries score highest for travel comfort (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine from 2020–2024 data). See the best-time-to-visit ranking for Europe for each country's best month and city.
What is the climate like in Europe?
Climolog covers 102 cities across 30 countries in Europe with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 4°C (in January) to 26°C (in July); browse each country's cities for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
Which country in Europe has the best weather?
Among Europe's countries, Portugal has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 99/100 across its 1 city).
Which city in Europe has the best weather?
Among Europe's cities, Marseille has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
What is the hottest month in Europe?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 26°C across Europe's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Europe?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of -1.9°C across Europe's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Europe?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 75.7 mm of rain per month across Europe's cities. See October climate details.
What is the driest month in Europe?
April is the driest month, averaging about 54 mm of rain per month across Europe's cities. See April climate details.
When is the rainy season in Europe?
The wettest months in Europe are June, October, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
How many countries and cities does Climolog cover in Europe?
Climolog covers 30 countries and 102 cities in Europe with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them on the Europe hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in September
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.