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Hattingen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Hattingen experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Hattingen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°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 0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hattingen has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1058 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Hattingen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 103 mm, and the driest month, April, with 66 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hattingen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, January 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

Data from: Bochum, Germany (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bochum, Germany (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Hattingen

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | 2°C
S 4 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 6°C
S 3 m/s
1 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 5°C
SE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Hattingen in Germany

During the months of June, July and August 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 Hattingen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hattingen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hattingen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hattingen?
    April is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hattingen?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 236 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.