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Mainz

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Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Mainz?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Mainz month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mainz are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and July the wettest (about 69 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.60.2653.7
February8.00.8505.7
March11.62.3507.6
April15.75.24710.1
May20.09.86411.2
June25.314.76312.0
July26.215.76912.1
August26.215.95511.1
September21.812.1559.4
October15.98.1636.1
November9.23.5574.0
December6.31.2632.7

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What is being reported around Mainz

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People and places shaping Mainz

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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Past and future events in Mainz

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2010

    Nowadays the Jewish community is growing rapidly, and a new synagogue by the architect Manuel Herz was constructed in 2010 on the site of the one destroyed by the Nazis on Kristallnacht in 1938.

  2. Documented history · 2021

    As of 2021, the Jewish community Mainz has 985 members.

  3. Construction of New Synagogue

    A new synagogue designed by architect Manuel Herz was built in 2010 on the site of the one destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938.

Current public leadership

  • Nino Haase

    Wikidata currently records this person as Mainz's head of government.

  • Daniel Köbler

    Serves as Mayor of Mainz and Head of Department for Finance, Holdings, and Sport.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Mainz has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Mainz yet.

Local business and employers

  • BioNTech

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mainz. Biotechnology company from Germany.

  • Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mainz. Public university in Mainz, Germany.

  • PediaPress

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mainz. Software development and print-on-demand company located in Mainz, Germany.

  • DB Cargo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mainz. International transport and logistics company.

  • Schott AG

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Mainz. German technology company specializing in glass and glass ceramics.

Newspapers and local media

  • ZDFinfo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mainz. German television channel for documentaries and reportages.

  • ZDFkultur

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mainz. Television station.

  • ZDFdokukanal

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mainz. German TV channel.

  • ZDFtheaterkanal

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mainz. German TV channel.

  • ZDFneo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Mainz. German free-to-air TV channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Mainz, in brief

Mainz is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Mainz took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mainz

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mainz

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mainz

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mainz

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mainz

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mainz

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mainz

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Mainz located and what are its coordinates?

Mainz is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 49.9819, 8.2801, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mainz?

Mainz has a recorded population of approximately 222,889 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mainz?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mainz include German, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mainz?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Mainz, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.