Düsseldorf Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Düsseldorf has an oceanic climate with warm summers and no real dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from -1°C to 25°C and is rarely below -6°C or above 30°C.
The warm season lasts from May 27 to September 3, The cold season lasts from November 28 to February 29.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Düsseldorf. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Düsseldorf has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 974 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Düsseldorf enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 95 mm of precipitation, while in April, Düsseldorf receives about 60 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Düsseldorf can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Düsseldorf.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Düsseldorf in Germany
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.
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