Düsseldorf Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Düsseldorf. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Düsseldorf has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 974 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Year-round, Düsseldorf has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 95 mm, and the driest month, April, with 60 mm, is minimal.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Düsseldorf Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Germany

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Germany. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Düsseldorf’s average annual precipitation is 974 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Düsseldorf’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Düsseldorf Climate page.