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Schwerin has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), with mild summers, cool winters, and precipitation spread through the year. Long-term conditions are consistent with northern Germany: summer averages are typically below the country reference range, while winter temperatures often hover near freezing, and humidity is generally high. The current moderate rain and very high humidity are also typical of the city’s moist maritime-influenced climate.
Summer Average
18°C
Winter Average
2°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
160
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
6-15°C
Spring is cool and changeable, with frequent showers and increasing sunshine toward May. Days gradually warm, but nights can still be chilly early in the season.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-23°C
Summer is generally mild to warm rather than hot, with occasional rain and periods of pleasant sunshine. Heat extremes are uncommon compared with southern Germany.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
7-14°C
Autumn turns cool quickly, with more cloud cover, damp conditions, and frequent rainfall. Fog and brisk winds become more common as temperatures fall.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
-1-4°C
Winter is cool and often damp, with occasional frost and light snowfall. Prolonged severe cold is uncommon, but overcast skies and wet weather are frequent.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Schwerin
Schwerin offers a quieter alternative to Germany's major hubs—ideal if you want authentic small-city living without the expat bubble or premium price tag. The lakeside setting, manageable size, and solid public services (healthcare, transport, safety all rated 7/10) make daily life straightforward. Housing costs are genuinely affordable, and the local community is welcoming, though you'll need patience building a social circle since the expat network here is minimal compared to Berlin or Munich.
Best suited for those prioritizing affordability and calm over career acceleration or cosmopolitan amenities. If you're remote-based or seeking a slower pace, Schwerin works well. If you rely heavily on English-speaking professional networks or frequent international travel, you might find the smaller scale limiting.
Advantages
Schwerin
Stunning lakeside castle setting
97 cultural sites nearby
51 parks for recreation
Affordable cost of living
Compact walkable city center
Disadvantages
Schwerin
Limited job opportunities
Few universities available
Minimal nightlife options
Aging population trends
Limited startup ecosystem
Sicherheit & Schutz in Schwerin
Gesamtsicherheitsscore
Beinhaltet Resilienz- und Umweltfaktoren
Gut
70
/100
Germany Durchschn.
57
Europe Durchschn.
58
Weltdurchschnitt
56
Kriminalität & Sicherheitskennzahlen
Thermometer compares Schwerin to Germany averages using different marker styles.Vergleich:
Schwerin
Germany Average
Sicherheitsindex
0510
Gut
Schutz vor Kriminalität
0510
Sicher
Sicher alleine (Tag)
0510
Ausgezeichnet
Sicher alleine (Nacht)
0510
Mäßig
Schutz vor Gewalt
0510
Sicher
Schutz vor Eigentumsdelikten
0510
Sicher
Umwelt- und Naturgefahrenrisiken
Resilienzwert: 79/100
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