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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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 1°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

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

For more details, please visit our Düsseldorf Precipitation page.

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Düsseldorf

Tue   Dec 17
10°C | 8°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 18
12°C | 7°C
SW 8 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 19
13°C | 4°C
SW 8 m/s
16 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Düsseldorf?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Düsseldorf?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Düsseldorf?
    December tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Düsseldorf?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Düsseldorf?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.

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