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

Is September a good time to explore Essen weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For September, the weather in Essen is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Essen in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September 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 September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in September

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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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Essen.

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