Essen, Germany Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Essen, it is 49° with overcast. Today's forecast reaches 53°, with a low of 47°.
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· Local time 20:00
Updated 2 hours ago
Essen hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 53°F (12°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical November high of 49°F (10°C).
Now
21%
9 PM
21%
10 PM
27%
11 PM
23%
12 AM
23%
1 AM
28%
2 AM
23%
3 AM
22%
4 AM
31%
5 AM
21%
6 AM
22%
7 AM
28%
7:27 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
27%
9 AM
49%
10 AM
56%
11 AM
33%
12 PM
37%
1 PM
40%
2 PM
25%
3 PM
18%
4 PM
27%
5 PM
17%
5:03 PM
Sunset
6 PM
17%
7 PM
22%
Current conditions in detail
Wind
3 mph
NNE · gusts 6 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
28% chance today
Essen weather tomorrow (Monday, November 2)
Tomorrow in Essen looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 53° and an overnight low of 46°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
High / Low
53° / 46°
Precipitation
67%
Sunrise / sunset
07:27 AM / 05:03 PM
Essen 14-day forecast
Today
Overcast
High 53°
Low 47°
Chance of precipitation:
28%
Mon, Nov 2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53°
Low 46°
Chance of precipitation:
67%
Tue, Nov 3
Tuesday
Sunny
High 51°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Wed, Nov 4
Wednesday
Sunny
High 50°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
8%
Thu, Nov 5
Thursday
Sunny
High 52°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
8%
Fri, Nov 6
Friday
Sunny
High 49°
Low 36°
Chance of precipitation:
9%
Sat, Nov 7
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 48°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
36%
Sun, Nov 8
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 48°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
70%
Mon, Nov 9
Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 48°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
18%
Tue, Nov 10
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 48°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
66%
Wed, Nov 11
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 50°
Low 40°
Chance of precipitation:
15%
Thu, Nov 12
Thursday
Overcast
High 49°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
18%
Fri, Nov 13
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54°
Low 46°
Chance of precipitation:
60%
Sat, Nov 14
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 48°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
62%
Rain is a major part of Essen's weather pattern
The annual climate averages about 164 wet days and 976 mm (38.4 inches) of precipitation. January is wettest, while April offers the clearest contrast.
Start with the rain pattern
- Rain and sunshineAbout 976 mm (38.4 inches) falls across 164 wet days, with 7.6 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Seasonal changeAugust highs reach 75°F (24°C), while January lows fall to 34°F (1°C).
- Typical day and nightEssen averages 59°F (15°C) by day and 46°F (8°C) at night across the year.
Explore Essen month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How sunny is Essen?
7.6 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 11.4 hours.
What is the best month to go to Essen?
April to September is the sweet spot for Essen - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 69°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Is there snow in Essen?
Yes - about 8 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through February.
How many rainy days does Essen get in a year?
About 164 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 38.4 inches (976 mm). That works out at roughly 6.0 mm on an average wet day.
When is Essen at its hottest?
August, averaging 75°F (24°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (39°C).
What is the rainiest month in Essen?
January, at 3.9 inches (98 mm) over about 17 days. April is the driest month, at 2.5 inches (64 mm).
When is Essen at its coldest?
January, with highs of 42°F (6°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 7°F (-14°C).