Bamberg, Germany

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Bamberg

20Β°CNow (avg)
Late spring to early autumn for mild weather; August brings the Sandkerwa street festivalBest time
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Bamberg is a Bavarian town on the Regnitz River built across seven hills, with a UNESCO-listed old town of timber-framed houses, a Romanesque cathedral and a town hall built mid-river. It is a brewing center, with smoked Rauchbier and several historic breweries still operating in the old town.

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Bamberg is a Bavarian town on the Regnitz River built across seven hills, with a UNESCO-listed old town of timber-framed houses, a Romanesque cathedral and a town hall built mid-river. It is a brewing center, with smoked Rauchbier and several historic breweries still operating in the old town.

Country: GermanyLanguage: GermanCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Bamberg is a Bavarian town on the Regnitz River built across seven hills, with a UNESCO-listed old town of timber-framed houses, a Romanesque cathedral and a town hall built mid-river. It is a brewing center, with smoked Rauchbier and several historic breweries still operating in the old town.

Best forOld-town architecture, cathedral sights, beer tourism and brewery visits
When to goLate spring to early autumn for mild weather; August brings the Sandkerwa street festival
Getting aroundCompact, walkable old town; local buses to outlying districts; ICE trains to Munich, Nuremberg
Where to stayInselstadt (old town island) for cathedral and sights within walking distance
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife, beaches or a large-city pace

Average weather Β· Bamberg

Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.

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Jan2Β°πŸ’§ 84%🌧️ 77mm
Feb3Β°πŸ’§ 81%🌧️ 63mm
Mar6Β°πŸ’§ 73%🌧️ 48mm
Apr9Β°πŸ’§ 71%🌧️ 57mm
May14Β°πŸ’§ 67%🌧️ 66mm
Jun20Β°πŸ’§ 64%🌧️ 59mm
Jul20Β°πŸ’§ 66%🌧️ 96mm
Aug20Β°πŸ’§ 69%🌧️ 85mm
Sep16Β°πŸ’§ 76%🌧️ 67mm
Oct11Β°πŸ’§ 83%🌧️ 60mm
Nov5Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 59mm
Dec2Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 66mm

Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026

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