Wuppertal Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal 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
Wuppertal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1155 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Wuppertal has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 115 mm, and the driest month, April, with 71 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 Wuppertal. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 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 Wuppertal.
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 Wuppertal 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°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 115 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.
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