Essen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Essen can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Essen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Essen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 1000 mm yearly. Year-round, Essen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 99 mm, and the driest month, April, with 62 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Essen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 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 Essen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 85%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. 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 Essen 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 6°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
