Best time to visit Essen, Germany
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Essen are August, June, September — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | August | 23.7° | 15.3° | 413.8 mm | 104 | 10.9 h | 83 |
| 2 ★ | June | 22.6° | 13.5° | 464.5 mm | 95 | 11.6 h | 82 |
| 3 ★ | September | 20.5° | 12.4° | 441.7 mm | 87 | 9.2 h | 81 |
| 4 | July | 22.5° | 14.3° | 499.7 mm | 116 | 11.1 h | 80 |
| 5 | May | 18.3° | 9° | 417 mm | 98 | 11.1 h | 78 |
| 6 | April | 13.7° | 4.9° | 377.4 mm | 90 | 9.2 h | 68 |
| 7 | October | 15.7° | 9.7° | 474 mm | 110 | 6.1 h | 65 |
| 8 | March | 11° | 3.5° | 399.1 mm | 93 | 7.4 h | 59 |
| 9 | November | 9.9° | 4.9° | 386.2 mm | 111 | 4.6 h | 53 |
| 10 | February | 8.7° | 3° | 559.3 mm | 102 | 4.5 h | 44 |
| 11 | January | 5.9° | 1.6° | 487.2 mm | 114 | 3.2 h | 39 |
| 12 | December | 6.6° | 2.7° | 496.1 mm | 120 | 2.3 h | 39 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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