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North Rhine-Westphalia Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in November.

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Cologne Winterberg Düsseldorf Schmallenberg

Planning a getaway to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in North Rhine-Westphalia in November

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is a region in Germany. November in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Bad Berleburg to 11°C (52°F) in Wassenberg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Wassenberg and 2°C (36°F) in Bad Berleburg.

For specific regional insights in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petershagen with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Cologne gets roughly 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore North Rhine-Westphalia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Rhine-Westphalia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cologne)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Rhine-Westphalia in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Rhine-Westphalia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Temperature range in North Rhine-Westphalia (November)

Precipitation variation in North Rhine-Westphalia (November)

Cologne

In November Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
60 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Cologne →

Düsseldorf

In November Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
58 hours
47 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Düsseldorf →

Winterberg

In November Winterberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
45 hours
31 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Schmallenberg

In November Schmallenberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Essen

In November Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
59 hours
40 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Rhine-Westphalia in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cologne 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Winterberg 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Düsseldorf 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Schmallenberg 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Essen 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Bonn 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)

North Rhine-Westphalia weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in November?

Expect poor weather across North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in November. The popular destination of Cologne averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in November?

In Cologne, the average daytime high in November is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany during November, with Cologne averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Cologne.

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

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