When is the best time to go to Essen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Essen, Germany. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Essen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Essen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Essen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 61mm 1.5hrs 9.6hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Essen and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Essen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Essen with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in January »

February

Essen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 51mm 2.8hrs 11.1hrs

February in Essen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essen.

February is in the winter in Essen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Essen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in February »

March

Essen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 49mm 3.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Essen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essen.

March is in the spring in Essen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Essen with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in March »

April

Essen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 54mm 5.5hrs 15.1hrs

Essen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Essen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Essen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Essen with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in April »

May

Essen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 67mm 7.1hrs 17.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Essen and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Essen, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Essen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Essen with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in May »

June

Essen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 7hrs 9.6hrs

The weather in June in Essen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Essen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Essen with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in June »

July

Essen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 89mm 6.7hrs 11.1hrs

July in Essen is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Essen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Essen with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in July »

August

Essen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 82mm 6.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Essen is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Essen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Essen with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in August »

September

Essen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 63mm 4.8hrs 15.1hrs

Essen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Essen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Essen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Essen with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in September »

October

Essen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 3.5hrs 17.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Essen and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Essen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Essen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Essen with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in October »

November

Essen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 69mm 2hrs 9.6hrs

November in Essen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Essen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Essen with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in November »

December

Essen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 73mm 1.3hrs 11.1hrs

December in Essen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Essen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Essen with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Essen weather in December »

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Essen weather stats

Essen weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: March 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January 3.4°C 38.1°F
Wettest month: July 89mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 18.6°C 65.5°F
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