Bayreuth
City in Germany
Bayreuth is a city in Germany with a population of about 73,000 as of 2025. It is located 312 km from Berlin and is recognized for its cultural sites, specifically the Bayreuth Festspielhaus and the UNESCO-listed Margravial Opera House.
What to see
The city is home to two primary cultural landmarks. The Margravial Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the Bayreuth Festspielhaus serves as the other major venue in the city.
When to go
Temperatures in Bayreuth are coldest from December to February, with daily highs ranging from 2 °C to 4 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C. Precipitation remains consistent throughout the year, with roughly 10 to 15 rainy days each month. Warmer weather arrives between June and August, when daily highs reach between 20 °C and 23 °C and lows are between 12 °C and 14 °C. This period offers the mildest conditions for visiting.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport, located 62 km from Bayreuth.
Top sights in Bayreuth
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 61 | 68 | 50 | 69 | 72 | 87 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 74 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bayreuth (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.