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Weather in August in North Rhine-Westphalia

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in North Rhine-Westphalia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Rhine-Westphalia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

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.

Cologne
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
209 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
25°C 
14°C 
198 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cologne

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.

Düsseldorf
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
92 mm 
15 days 
24°C 
14°C 
192 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
142 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Düsseldorf

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.

Winterberg
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
196 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
12°C 
188 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
9°C 
135 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Winterberg

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.

Schmallenberg
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
111 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
12°C 
105 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
9°C 
92 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Schmallenberg

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.

Essen
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<<   July July
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25°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
94 mm 
15 days 
24°C 
14°C 
179 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
11°C 
139 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Essen

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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