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Deggendorf offers a high-density international community within a manageable, small-city setting, making it an ideal landing spot for professionals seeking a seamless social integration. With nearly 28% of the population being expats, you’ll find a built-in network that eases the initial transition. The lifestyle is defined by a steady, predictable pace and reliable access to essential services like healthcare and public transit.
While the city provides a safe, high-quality environment for families, the trade-off is its limited scale; you may find the local amenities and nightlife more subdued than in larger German hubs. It is a pragmatic choice for those prioritizing stability and community over urban intensity.
Deggendorf has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), with warm, wetter summers and cold winters that can bring frost and snowfall. Long-term climate data show around 8.1°C average annual temperature, about 893–990 mm of precipitation per year, and roughly 2626.84 sunshine hours annually, indicating a relatively moist inland climate with moderate sunshine. The current overcast, 17.77°C conditions are consistent with a mild late-spring or summer-like day, but seasonal averages are notably cooler in winter.
Summer Average
19°C
Winter Average
1°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
150
Sunny Days
110
Humidity
84%
Spring
March - May
5-16°C
Spring is cool to mild, with changeable weather and frequent rain showers as temperatures rise steadily. Late spring often feels pleasant and increasingly sunny.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
17-25°C
Summer is warm and often the most humid time of year, with occasional thunderstorms and periods of heavier rain. July is typically the warmest month.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
6-17°C
Autumn is cool and increasingly damp, with noticeable cooling by late October and November. Cloudier days and early frosts become more common toward the end of the season.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-4-4°C
Winter is cold, with frequent frosts and occasional snowfall, and temperatures can drop well below freezing on some nights. Humidity is typically higher in the colder months.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Deggendorf
Advantages
Deggendorf
Abundant parks and green spaces
Rich cultural heritage sites
Excellent school infrastructure
Danube River location
Compact, walkable town center
Disadvantages
Deggendorf
Limited higher education options
No coworking spaces available
Sparse nightlife and entertainment
Limited job market diversity
Smaller expat community
Safety & Security in Deggendorf
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Excellent
83
/100
Germany Avg
55
Europe Avg
59
Worldwide Avg
58
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Deggendorf to Germany averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Deggendorf
Germany Average
Safety Index
0510
Excellent
Safety from Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Good
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Very Safe
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 91/100
No data for Deggendorf — showing hazard indicators from nearby Pfarrkirchen (~45 km).
