Best Time to Visit Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.9°C / 66°F) and driest (February, 52 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–May and August–October; the wetter half falls in June–July and November–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3°C / 37.4°F in January to 18.9°C / 66°F in July, with rainfall from 52 mm / 2 in (February) to 80 mm / 3.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Düsseldorf'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 | 18.6°C65.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 18.9°C66°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| September | 15.1°C59.2°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
No month at Düsseldorf matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Düsseldorf?
Düsseldorf doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~52 mm / 2 in) and July (warmest, 18.9°C / 66°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Germany's national average.
When is the rainy season in Düsseldorf?
The rainy season at Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia runs through June–July and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 67 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is June (80 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in Düsseldorf?
The driest month in Düsseldorf is February, averaging about 52 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 3.5°C / 38.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Düsseldorf?
The least comfortable months for travel to Düsseldorf — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 80 mm / 3.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 3°C / 37.4°F.
Is Düsseldorf climate different from Germany overall?
Yes, usually. Our Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.