North Rhine-Westphalia weather in August
Considering a trip to North Rhine-Westphalia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in August?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. August in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Schmallenberg at 22°C to warm in Pulheim at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Pulheim and 12°C in Schmallenberg.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gangelt with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Reiste with 115 mm. Meanwhile, Cologne enjoys close to 198 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In August Cologne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Düsseldorf
In August Düsseldorf generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Winterberg
In August Winterberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Schmallenberg
In August Schmallenberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Essen
In August Essen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Is August the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to North Rhine-Westphalia. Typically, the climate in Cologne is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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