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Weather in July in North Rhine-Westphalia

Are you planning a trip a to North Rhine-Westphalia in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in July?

North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. July in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In July, it is summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Reiste at 22°C to warm in Pulheim at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Pulheim and 12°C in Reiste. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bedburg with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Reiste with 122 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Cologne enjoys close to 209 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in North Rhine-Westphalia for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.

Where to go in North Rhine-Westphalia in July

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 July for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Cologne

In July Cologne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cologne
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<<   June June
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23°C 
12°C 
203 hours 
78 mm 
16 days 
25°C 
15°C 
209 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
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25°C 
14°C 
198 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cologne

Düsseldorf

In July Düsseldorf generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Düsseldorf
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<<   June June
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22°C 
12°C 
193 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
25°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
92 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
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24°C 
14°C 
192 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Düsseldorf

Winterberg

In July 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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<<   June June
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20°C 
10°C 
190 hours 
96 mm 
17 days 
22°C 
12°C 
196 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
August   >> August
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22°C 
12°C 
188 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Winterberg

Schmallenberg

In July Schmallenberg 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.

Schmallenberg
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<<   June June
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20°C 
10°C 
102 mm 
17 days 
22°C 
12°C 
111 mm 
16 days 
August   >> August
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22°C 
12°C 
105 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Schmallenberg

Essen

In July Essen 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.

Essen
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<<   June June
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22°C 
12°C 
185 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
25°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
94 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
>>  
24°C 
14°C 
179 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Essen

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Is July the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?

We consider July 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.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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