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Dortmund weather forecast — today & tomorrow

34°

Overcast

High: 37° · Low: 22° · Feels like 28°

Rain expected around 17:00. Gusts up to 91 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 4% 35°
15:00 18% 33°
16:00 36% 33°
17:00 51% 30°
18:00 60% 25°
19:00 66% 23°
20:00 63% 22°
21:00 45% 22°
22:00 19% 22°
23:00 · 22°
00:00 · 22°
01:00 · 21°
02:00 · 21°
03:00 · 21°
04:00 · 21°
05:00 · 21°
06:00 · 20°
07:00 · 21°
08:00 · 22°
09:00 · 22°
10:00 · 23°
11:00 · 25°
12:00 6% 26°
13:00 13% 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    34° / 23°
    Precipitation
    2 mm · 66%
    Wind
    45 km/h SW
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    5:51 / 21:22

Details

Air quality
62 Poor
PM2.5 9 · PM10 17

Dortmund's Climate

Dortmund lies in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany, inland and shaped by a mild oceanic climate. Summers (June–August) are cool and pleasant, with daytime highs usually 20–25°C and the occasional short heatwave, while winters (December–February) are damp and chilly, hovering around 0–6°C with light snow and frost at times. Spring and autumn are mild, transitional and often cloudy. Rain falls fairly evenly all year thanks to westerly Atlantic airflow, leaving skies frequently grey and humid.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dortmund?

May to September is best, with warmer temperatures, long days and more sunshine, ideal for strolling the city and its parks.

What are the hottest months in Dortmund?

July and August are warmest, typically 22–26°C, occasionally topping 30°C during brief heatwaves.

Does it snow in Dortmund in winter?

Yes, winters from December to February bring light snow and frost, though snowfall is modest and rarely lingers long.

Is Dortmund rainy and overcast?

Very often; rain is spread evenly across the year and skies stay cloudy, especially through the grey autumn and winter months.

Nearby locations

BerlinHamburgMunichKölnFrankfurtDüsseldorfStuttgartEssen

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