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Best time to go to Dortmund

When is the best time to go to Dortmund, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Dortmund?

In general the best time to visit Dortmund is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Dortmund in different months

This is the average weather in Dortmund for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +73°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 109 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 77 mm in October.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +36°F.

Climate in Dortmund

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dortmund for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+61°F+68°F+77°F+82°F+91°F+97°F+104°F+97°F+93°F+81°F+70°F+63°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+39°F+41°F+48°F+57°F+64°F+70°F+73°F+73°F+66°F+57°F+48°F+41°F
Minimum Temperature
-4°F+3°F+3°F+21°F+30°F+36°F+43°F+43°F+36°F+21°F+18°F+5°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848076707072717278818485
Rain, mm
755974597582908476777380
Snow, mm
131161000000513
Average wind speed, m/s
443322223334
Sunny Days
345665566532
Cloud Days
987765556889
Rainy Days
131116161718191918181714
Snowy Days
664100000026

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dortmund during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dortmund is August with average maximum temperature going up to +73°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +32°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dortmund looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dortmund is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 70%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dortmund during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 59 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 19 rainy days and 90 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Dortmund during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund:

What is the hottest month in Dortmund?

The hottest month in Dortmund is August with average maximum temperature of +73°F.

What is the coldest month in Dortmund?

The coldest month in Dortmund is January with minimum temperatures of +32°F.

Is Dortmund worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Dortmund could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Dortmund?

if you're looking to visit Dortmund when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 59 mm of rain.

Other cities in Germany

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Monthly weather in Dortmund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.