Trier
City in Germany
Trier is a city in Germany with a population of about 105,000. Located 561 kilometers from Berlin, the city draws visitors to its UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Porta Nigra, the Aula Palatina, and Trier Cathedral.
What to see
The city features several UNESCO World Heritage sites, specifically the Roman city gate Porta Nigra, the Aula Palatina, and Trier Cathedral. Other notable sites include the Roman Bridge, the Trier Amphitheater, the Imperial Baths, and the Barbara Baths. Visitors can also see the Liebfrauenkirche and the Karl Marx House.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 21 °C and 23 °C and moderate rainfall. April and September are milder, with highs of 14 °C and 19 °C respectively. Winter months from December to February are cold, with highs between 4 °C and 5 °C and lows around freezing or below. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the highest precipitation in December at 83 mm over 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, located 34 kilometers away in Luxembourg.
Top sights in Trier
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 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 59 | 66 | 53 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 68 | 76 | 68 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Trier (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Barbara Baths
- Karl Marx House
- Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
- Roman Bridge
- Trier Amphitheater
- Trier Imperial Baths