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Wedding weather in Black Forest
In Black Forest, the driest months for a wedding are August and September, when rain falls on about 34% of days. The wettest is January, with rain on about 53% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 11% | 16.3 | 42°F (6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 h/day |
| February | 42% | 8% | 12 | 47°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 6.4 h/day |
| March | 41% | 6% | 12.6 | 53°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.3 h/day |
| April | 41% | 10% | 12.3 | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 9.9 h/day |
| May | 46% | 14% | 14.2 | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 10.9 h/day |
| June | 49% | 8% | 14.7 | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 12 h/day |
| July ✦ | 41% | 6% | 12.8 | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 12.7 h/day |
| August ✦ | 35% | 8% | 10.8 | 78°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 11.1 h/day |
| September ✦ | 34% | 8% | 10.2 | 70°F (21°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| October | 38% | 9% | 11.7 | 62°F (16°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 7.3 h/day |
| November | 44% | 8% | 13.1 | 50°F (10°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 h/day |
| December | 45% | 11% | 14 | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 48.00, 7.85. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Black Forest
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Black Forest are July, August, and September.
When to be careful
January is the wettest month in Black Forest: rain falls on about 53% of days, and 11% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Black Forest weather month by month
What a wedding day in Black Forest usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Black Forest weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 53% of days in Black Forest, about 16.3 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 42°F (6°C), lows 32°F (0°C), with around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Black Forest weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Black Forest, about 12 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 47°F (9°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Black Forest weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Black Forest, about 12.6 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (12°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Black Forest weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Black Forest, about 12.3 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Black Forest weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Black Forest, about 14.2 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 49°F (10°C), with around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Black Forest weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 49% of days in Black Forest, about 14.7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 75°F (24°C), lows 58°F (14°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Black Forest weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Black Forest, about 12.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Black Forest weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 35% of days in Black Forest, about 10.8 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Black Forest weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Black Forest, about 10.2 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Black Forest weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Black Forest, about 11.7 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (16°C), lows 47°F (9°C), with around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Black Forest weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in Black Forest, about 13.1 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 50°F (10°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Black Forest weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 45% of days in Black Forest, about 14 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 45°F (7°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Black Forest?
Based on 10 years of weather data, September is the driest month in Black Forest, with rain on about 34% of days and average highs around 70°F (21°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July, August, and September.
What is the rainiest month in Black Forest?
January is the rainiest month in Black Forest: on average 16.3 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 11% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Black Forest?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 41% of days in Black Forest. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.