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Tübingen has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild to warm summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation spread through the year. Long-term climate summaries describe summers as comfortable and winters as very cold for the region, while the current weather data shows conditions that fit a cool, humid, overcast day. Typical humidity is moderate to fairly high, consistent with southern German inland weather patterns.
Summer Average
20°C
Winter Average
2°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
160
Sunny Days
160
Humidity
76%
Spring
March - May
8-18°C
Spring is cool at first and then gradually becomes mild, with increasing sunshine and frequent changeable weather. Rain showers are common, especially in April and May.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-26°C
Summer is generally comfortable to warm rather than hot, with occasional warmer spells. Cloud cover and showers still occur, but the season is usually the sunniest part of the year.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
7-16°C
Autumn cools quickly, with crisp mornings and more frequent cloudiness and rain. Conditions often become damp and unsettled by late October and November.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-2-5°C
Winter is cold, with frequent frosty nights and occasional snow or sleet. Overcast skies and damp conditions are common, although milder breaks do occur.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Tübingen
Tübingen punches above its weight as a university town where expats genuinely integrate rather than cluster. With over one-fifth of residents international, you'll find a real community here—not just a transient bubble. The Neckar riverside setting, walkable neighborhoods, and strong public transit make daily life straightforward, while Germany's healthcare system ensures reliable access. Housing costs remain reasonable compared to major German cities, though availability can be tight given the student population.
The trade-off: it's smaller and quieter than Stuttgart or Munich, which suits some expats perfectly and leaves others wanting more cultural amenities or career opportunities. If you value genuine community, manageable pace, and solid infrastructure over big-city buzz, this is worth serious consideration.
Advantages
Tübingen
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Disadvantages
Tübingen
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Safety & Security in Tübingen
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
72
/100
Germany Avg
57
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Tübingen to Germany averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Tübingen
Germany Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Safe
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
Environmental risk assessments are being researched. The indicators below show what data will be available soon.
