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Essen weather forecast — today & tomorrow

31°

Overcast

High: 36° · Low: 21° · Feels like 30°

Rain expected around 16:00. Gusts up to 53 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 6% 31°
15:00 27% 32°
16:00 55% 31°
17:00 75% 28°
18:00 82% 24°
19:00 80% 22°
20:00 71% 22°
21:00 50% 22°
22:00 21% 22°
23:00 · 21°
00:00 · 21°
01:00 · 21°
02:00 · 21°
03:00 · 21°
04:00 · 21°
05:00 · 20°
06:00 · 20°
07:00 · 21°
08:00 · 22°
09:00 1% 23°
10:00 2% 24°
11:00 4% 25°
12:00 9% 26°
13:00 14% 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    34° / 23°
    Precipitation
    2 mm · 82%
    Wind
    28 km/h SW
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    5:53 / 21:23

Details

Air quality
61 Poor
PM2.5 10 · PM10 15

Essen's Climate

Essen lies in the industrial Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany, fairly far inland and at modest elevation. It has a temperate oceanic climate with moderate temperature swings, shaped by moist westerly winds off the Atlantic. Summers (June–August) are mild, usually 20–25°C, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, while winters (December–February) are cool and damp, hovering around 0–6°C with occasional light snow. Spring and autumn are gentle transitions, often cloudy and humid. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year and skies are frequently grey and foggy.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Essen?

May to September is the most pleasant: warm, with long days and more sunshine, ideal for parks and exploring the wider Ruhr region.

What are the hottest months in Essen?

July and August are warmest, typically 22–26°C, with the occasional heat spell pushing above 30°C on sunny days.

Is Essen rainy and overcast?

Yes, rain is spread evenly all year and skies are often cloudy; late autumn and early winter are especially grey, damp and prone to fog.

Is winter in Essen cold and snowy?

Winters from December to February are cool and damp, around 0–6°C, occasionally dropping below freezing at night with light snow that rarely lingers.

Nearby locations

BerlinHamburgMunichKölnFrankfurtDüsseldorfStuttgartDortmund

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