Climate normals · 1970–2000
Essen Climate
Essen is a city in Germany (07) with a population of about 593,085. Its average annual temperature is 10.3°C (51°F), with roughly 915 mm of rain per year.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
915
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Essen Climate
Essen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F) and receives about 915 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
915
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 81 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 59 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 75 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 61 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 69 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 90 mm |
| July | 19° / 65° | 82 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 76 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 78 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 73 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 81 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Essen
The most comfortable months to visit Essen are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Essen are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Essen, Germany has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C and about 915 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Essen average about 24°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.