Climate of Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Point-value climate at Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Population approximately 588,462.
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Dortmund has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 588,462. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (April) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (July) — about 876 mm / 34.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dortmund's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3°C36.1°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| February | 2.6°C36.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| March | 5.6°C42.1°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 8.9°C48°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| May | 13.5°C56.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 16.4°C61.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 17.7°C63.9°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| September | 14.2°C57.6°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 10.2°C50.4°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 6°C42.8°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 3.4°C38.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dortmund?
Dortmund does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Dortmund's warmest month is July at an average of 18.5°C / 65.3°F, and its driest month is April with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dortmund?
Dortmund, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 876 mm / 34.5 in, with the wettest month being July (90 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest April (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Dortmund in July?
The average temperature in Dortmund in July is 18.5°C / 65.3°F, with rainfall of about 90 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dortmund?
The driest month in Dortmund is April, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.9°C / 48°F.
When is the wettest month in Dortmund?
The wettest month in Dortmund is July, with approximately 90 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.