Climate of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Point-value climate at Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Population approximately 1,742,135.
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Essen has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,742,135. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 61 mm / 2.4 in (February) to 92 mm / 3.6 in (June) — about 935 mm / 36.8 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Essen's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6°C36.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| February | 3°C37.4°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 6°C42.8°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 9°C48.2°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 13.8°C56.8°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 16.4°C61.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| July | 18.4°C65.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 18.1°C64.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| September | 14.6°C58.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 6.1°C43°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| December | 3.8°C38.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Essen?
Essen does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Essen's warmest month is July at an average of 18.4°C / 65.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Essen?
Essen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 935 mm / 36.8 in, with the wettest month being June (92 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest February (61 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Essen in July?
The average temperature in Essen in July is 18.4°C / 65.1°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Essen?
The driest month in Essen is February, with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3°C / 37.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Essen?
The wettest month in Essen is June, with approximately 92 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall.