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“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Forchheim Weather in September

Forchheim in September

The short of it: Forchheim in September averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 61 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Forchheim an average September high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 61 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against August, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-September, 114 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Forchheim runs about middling and about as wet in September. Hirschaid, 12 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Forchheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HirschaidBavaria12 km NNW19°8°57 mm
ErlangenBavaria15 km SSW20°8°66 mm
Höchstadt an der AischBavaria18 km W20°8°59 mm
HerzogenaurachBavaria21 km SW20°8°63 mm
BambergBavaria23 km NNW20°8°55 mm
FürthBavaria27 km S20°8°61 mm
Lauf an der PegnitzBavaria28 km SE19°8°66 mm
Röthenbach an der PegnitzBavaria29 km SSE19°8°63 mm

The Almanac · Forchheim Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 5° against August, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Forchheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°56 mm9 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
February6°-2°46 mm9 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March10°0°54 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°3°36 mm9 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°58 mm9 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°68 mm8 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°80 mm8 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
August25°12°58 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°61 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°63 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November8°2°54 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
December4°-1°64 mm9 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Forchheim in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Forchheim in September?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against August, to near 20°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Forchheim?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Forchheim in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Forchheim in September?

Hardly — September nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Forchheim in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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