Lorelei
Lorelei is a mountain in Sankt Goarshausen, Germany, located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the Bornich area. It is the 15th most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies by season. The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach about 23 °C and lows are around 14 °C. In contrast, January is the coldest month, with an average high of 4 °C and a low of -2 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year. The highest monthly rainfall occurs in June and July, with about 56 mm, while the fewest rainy days occur in September, with about 10 days. Most other months experience between 11 and 14 rainy days.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is the nearest airport, located 40 km from the mountain. For those traveling from the capital, the distance from Berlin is 473 km. Travelers can combine a visit to Lorelei with other nearby locations. The Rhine Gorge is 4.5 km away, and Marksburg is 15.8 km away. Other nearby sites include the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 26.3 km away, Eltz Castle, 28.9 km away, and Mainz Cathedral, 41.9 km away. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
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 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 47 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
