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Weather in September in North Rhine-Westphalia

Planning a journey to North Rhine-Westphalia this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

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

North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. September in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Schmallenberg at 18°C to pleasant in Pulheim at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Pulheim and 9°C in Schmallenberg.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Selfkant with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Drolshagen with 102 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 151 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cologne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in North Rhine-Westphalia for September, 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 September

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

Cologne

In September Cologne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cologne
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<<   August August
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25°C 
14°C 
198 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
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15°C 
8°C 
106 hours 
82 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cologne

Düsseldorf

In September Düsseldorf generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Düsseldorf
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<<   August August
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24°C 
14°C 
192 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
142 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
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15°C 
8°C 
110 hours 
82 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Düsseldorf

Winterberg

In September Winterberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Winterberg
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<<   August August
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22°C 
12°C 
188 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
9°C 
135 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
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13°C 
6°C 
99 hours 
77 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Winterberg

Schmallenberg

In September Schmallenberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Schmallenberg
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<<   August August
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22°C 
12°C 
105 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
9°C 
92 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
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12°C 
5°C 
85 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Schmallenberg

Essen

In September Essen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Essen
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<<   August August
<<  
24°C 
14°C 
179 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
11°C 
139 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
>>  
15°C 
8°C 
112 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Essen

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

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit North Rhine-Westphalia with overall perfect weather in Cologne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cologne. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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