Best Time to Visit Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Dortmund.
Dortmund does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.5°C / 65.3°F) and driest (April, 58 mm / 2.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–October and January–May; the wetter half falls in June–August and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July, with rainfall from 58 mm / 2.3 in (April) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dortmund's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 17.7°C63.9°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 13.5°C56.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
No month at Dortmund matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dortmund?
Dortmund doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~58 mm / 2.3 in) and July (warmest, 18.5°C / 65.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Germany's national average.
When is the rainy season in Dortmund?
The rainy season at Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia runs through June–August and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 75 mm / 3 in. The wettest single month is July (90 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the driest month in Dortmund?
The driest month in Dortmund is April, averaging about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.9°C / 48°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dortmund?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dortmund — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 90 mm / 3.5 in in July, and the coldest month averages 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
Is Dortmund climate different from Germany overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dortmund figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Germany figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dortmund specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.