Essen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Essen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C (43°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around 1°C (34°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Essen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 1000 mm (39 in) yearly. Year-round, Essen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 99 mm (3.9 in), and the driest month, April, with 62 mm (2.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Essen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year