Essen weather in August (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What does the weather outlook for Essen look like in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Essen is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Essen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 179 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 179 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in August

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Essen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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