Solingen
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Germany is subject to standard entry requirements, such as updated information regarding the European Entry-Exit System (EES).
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Updated information on the European Entry-Exit System (EES) is in effect for travel to Germany.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Solingen month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Solingen are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and January the wettest (about 137 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8 | 0.2 | 137 | 3.1 |
| February | 7.3 | 1.3 | 104 | 5.0 |
| March | 10.2 | 2.7 | 97 | 7.1 |
| April | 13.8 | 5.0 | 77 | 9.3 |
| May | 18.1 | 8.9 | 82 | 10.7 |
| June | 22.3 | 13.4 | 88 | 11.3 |
| July | 22.8 | 14.1 | 97 | 11.1 |
| August | 23.2 | 14.6 | 82 | 10.4 |
| September | 19.5 | 11.7 | 102 | 8.9 |
| October | 14.6 | 8.5 | 110 | 5.5 |
| November | 8.9 | 3.9 | 101 | 4.1 |
| December | 6.1 | 1.9 | 131 | 2.6 |
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People and places shaping Solingen
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in Solingen
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Previously
- Right-wing extremist arson attack
In 1993, Solingen made international headlines for an arson attack in which five Turkish girls and women were killed.
- Islamic State terrorist stabbing attack
On 23 August 2024, during the city's 650th founding anniversary festival, a terrorist stabbed eleven people, killing three.
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01 · OverviewSolingen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Solingen took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Solingen
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Solingen
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Solingen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Solingen
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01 · Q&AWhere is Solingen located and what are its coordinates?
Solingen is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 51.1734, 7.0845, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Solingen?
Solingen has a recorded population of approximately 164,359 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Solingen?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Solingen include German, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Solingen?
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