Essen, Germany experiences average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records.
Essen, Germany Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Essen, Germany. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Mar–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.2/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 15°C / 8°C
Feels Like 13°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 74 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 77%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 7 days
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
11days
April
Avg High14°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
February (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:16
Daylight 16.6h
Sunset 21:52
Live conditions—
Essen on the map · live conditions
Essen, Germany
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Essen
- Population
- 593.1K
- Coordinates
- 51.46°, 7.01°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / 1°C . Feb: 8°C / 2°C . Mar: 11°C / 3°C . Apr: 14°C / 5°C . May: 19°C / 9°C . Jun: 23°C / 14°C . Jul: 23°C / 15°C . Aug: 24°C / 15°C . Sep: 20°C / 12°C . Oct: 15°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 5°C . Dec: 7°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 93 mm. Feb: 80 mm. Mar: 67 mm. Apr: 55 mm. May: 63 mm. Jun: 74 mm. Jul: 81 mm. Aug: 64 mm. Sep: 69 mm. Oct: 89 mm. Nov: 70 mm. Dec: 86 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 71%. May: 70%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 86%. Dec: 88%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 6 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 24°C | Aug · 24°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 140 mm | Jan · 93 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 20 km/h | Feb · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 1°C | 2°C / -3°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 2°C | 4°C / -3°C | 13days (80 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 3°C | 7°C / -1°C | 12days (67 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 76% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 11days (55 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 19°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 11days (74 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 15°C | 23°C / 14°C | 13days (81 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 24°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 12days (64 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 20°C / 12°C | 19°C / 11°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 13°C / 7°C | 14days (89 mm) Wet | 5.4h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 5°C | 7°C / 1°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 15days (86 mm) Wet | 2.6h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Essen are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Essen, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Essen is August, with average daytime highs of 24°C (75°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Essen is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Essen is January, averaging 93mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Essen runs through January, December, October, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Essen.
Essen receives approximately 89 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Essen.
The least favorable months to visit Essen are January, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Essen is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Essen is 77%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Essen receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 7 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Essen are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Essen averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 67%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Essen is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Essen has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Essen ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Essen. It earns a climate score of 7.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Essen, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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