Climate and Weather of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

In Germany you have several regions, one of which is called North Rhine-Westphalia. The most popular city in this region is Cologne, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in North Rhine-Westphalia. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in North Rhine-Westphalia during May, June, July, August and September is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C.

North Rhine-Westphalia reaches its peak temperature in July, hitting 25°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 6°C.

The cooler season is during the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in North Rhine-Westphalia shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in December (99 mm), while April tends to be drier (57 mm).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.