The best time to visit Germany is during the summer season. It lasts from June to September and is the most preferred time of the year for tourists. However, if you want to avoid the peak season rush, you can also consider visiting during the spring or autumn months.

Each time of the year has its own season-specific activities, and you can plan your holiday based on what you want to experience. Keep reading to know more.

Summer Season

• Time Period: June to September
• Temperature Range: 10°C to 24°C
• Weather:  Pleasant weather with rainfall

The best time to travel to Germany is during the summer season. It is warm and sunny, especially in the south and is perfect for enjoying the scenic views that this country has to offer.

Moreover, the summers are also the perfect time for exploring the remotest areas of this land. Just keep in mind to bring an umbrella, as, during this time, Germany receives quite a bit of rainfall.

These are the best activities that you can indulge in while visiting during the summer season:

1. Witness the stunning architecture of the Cologne Cathedral

2. Experience serenity at Rugen Island

3. Relive the olden days at Heidelberg

4. Experience German culture in Munich

5. Become one with nature at the Black Forest

6. Explore the museums and galleries in Berlin

7. Spend a day at the beach in Seebad Heringsdorf

Spring Season

• Time Period: March to May
• Temperature Range: 8°C to 19°C
• Weather:  Chilly weather with light rainfall

Some plan their Germany tours in spring in order to avoid the summer season rush. This is a beautiful time of the year to visit as the cherry blossoms transform the city into a carpet of plush pink.

It is also the best season if you want to experience the Carnival of Cultures in Berlin.

Here are the best things to do in Germany while visiting in spring:

1. Experience spring at its full bloom at Bonn

2. Explore the natural beauty of Munich

3. Take part in the cherry blossom festival at Hamburg

4. Ride a boat at Münster

5. Join the Spring Festival at Stuttgart

6. Lose yourself in the Maypole celebrations in Bavaria

7. Pay a visit to the Berlin Reichstag

Autumn Season

• Time Period: October to November
• Temperature Range: 1 to 19°C
• Weather:  Cold weather with rainfall

Autumn is another beautiful season to plan your trip to Germany. On these last warm days of the year, you will see a foliage of bright red, yellow and orange. Germans call this time of the year ‘altweibersommer’ and indulge in a lot of festive activities.

In the cool crisp air and autumn mist, here are the best things you can do:

1. Visit the Moselle Valley

2. Enjoy the wine festivals at Lake Constance

3. Explore the beautiful Black Forest

4. Click some memorable photos at the Rakotzbrücke, a.k.a the Devil’s Bridge

5. Experience the beauty of nature at Jasmund National Park

6. Take part in the great Oktoberfest

Winter Season

• Time Period: December to February
• Temperature range: -5 to 5°C
• Weather: Cold with heavy snowfall

You should avoid planning your trip to Germany from India during the winter months. The weather is cold with heavy snowfall, and the reduced daylight hours will restrict your outdoor activities.

If you just have to visit Germany at this time of the year, you need to pack additional woollen clothes to protect yourself against the biting cold. You can also consider packing a thermal suit for added protection, and waterproof shoes with good grip are a must. Adding a scarf, hat, gloves, and a quality jacket will ensure to seal in the heat during these winter months.

Though the cold and the snow will get the better of your outdoor activities in Germany during winter, however, there are still a few activities that you can take part in. They are:

• Go skiing at the Zugspitze Mountain
• Warm yourself at the Claudius Therme thermal bath
• Shop at the famous German Christmas markets

Do keep in mind that if you are planning to go skiing, getting a waterproof ski suit, gear and gloves is crucial. Furthermore, you can also indulge in some traditional German mulled wine (glühwein) in order to warm yourself up.

If you want to save on your Germany trip cost from India, the best time to travel is from mid-January to mid-March. The cold weather and snow keep the tourists away, but there are still loads of activities that you can do to make your visit worthwhile.

While visiting in March, you can take part in the Starkbierfest. It is Germany’s strong beer festival that takes place in Munich and is a great time to enjoy the strongest beers that Germany has to offer.

You can also take part in skiing activities like tobaggon runs, ski jumping and also skate at the Spree in Berlin. Furthermore, you can also go to Cologne. The temperatures are warmer during those parts of the year, and there is not much snow to deal with.

You can warm yourself in the outdoor pools and saunas of the Claudius Therme thermal bath while marvelling at the dark skies. Moreover, if you are visiting Cologne in February, you can experience the famous Cologne Carnival.

It is one of the biggest and grandest festivals in Germany that is organised by more than 160 carnival societies.

• Most supermarkets, malls and retail stores in Germany remain closed on Sundays
• Take a note of the transport zones
• Keep cash handy in your wallet
• Respect the rules and cultural etiquettes
• Recycle your waste

• Do not speak loudly in public
• Avoid walking in the bike lane
• Do not jaywalk on the streets
• Try not to engage anyone in small talk
• Don’t ask for tap water at restaurants
• Expect to see nudity if you visit the sauna
• Keep details of the Indian Embassy handy
• Purchase an international travel insurance plan

It is always helpful to know a few local phrases before you visit a foreign country. The phrases you should know before visiting Germany are:

• Excuse me - Entschuldigung
• How are you? - Wie geht’s?
• Where is the airport/ city centre/ supermarket? - Wo ist Flughafen/ stadtzentrum/ supermarkt

The words “taxi” and “bank” are the same in both German and English.

• Yes/ No/ Maybe - Ja / Nein / Vielleicht
• Goodbye - Aufwiedersehen / Tschüss
• Sorry - Tut Mir Leid
• No Problem - Kein Problem

Now that you are aware of the best months to visit Germany, you can plan your trip accordingly. However, before you start packing your bags, do remember to buy an international travel insurance policy. It will serve as a backup by providing financial coverage for expenses incurred due to medical emergencies, loss of valuables, flight delays, etc.