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Germany vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Germany and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Germany

Europe

Christmas markets and beer gardens.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

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Bring layers — and an umbrella.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthGermanyUnited KingdomWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
Februaryshouldershouldertie
Marchgoodgoodtie
Aprilgoodgoodtie
Maybestbesttie
Junebestbesttie
Julybestbesttie
Augustbestbesttie
Septembergoodgoodtie
Octobershouldershouldertie
NovembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
DecembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪

Pick Germany 🇩🇪 if you're going in…

November, December

Book Oktoberfest accommodation 6+ months ahead.

Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…

Honestly, Germany edges ahead in every month — but United Kingdom is still rewarding if it's already on your list.

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.