Dortmund Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Dortmund. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Dortmund has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 999 mm (39 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Dortmund enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 96 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation, while in April, Dortmund receives about 64 mm (2.5 in). For more details, please visit our Dortmund Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Dortmund can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine