Wuppertal, Germany Climate & Monthly Averages
Wuppertal has an oceanic climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 73° by day; January is the coldest at 40°.
How weather changes through the year in Wuppertal
Wuppertal averages 51°F (10°C) across the year, with 7.6 hours of sunshine a day and 45.7 inches (1160 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 40°F (4°C), to August, at 73°F (23°C).
Wuppertal climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 73°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 99°F (37°C) high · 8°F (-14°C) low
- Wettest month: January (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 7°C
- Snow: about 15 days a year
- Average humidity: 79%
Temperatures, rain and sunshine
At its warmest, in August, Wuppertal runs to 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and back to 59°F (15°C) by dawn. January sits at the other end of the year: 40°F (4°C) by day, 32°F (0°C) at night. Relative humidity averages 79% across the year, more humid than roughly 80% of the cities we track.
Days and nights are about 7°C apart on average - narrower than about 85% of the cities we track. July is the brightest month at 11.3 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 7.6 - duller than all but 9% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 99°F (37°C) and the lowest daily minimum 8°F (-14°C).
Where Wuppertal sits among other climates
- Wuppertal sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 51°F (10°C) as an annual average, 45.7 inches (1160 mm) of precipitation and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 32° | 18 | 4.9 in | 3.3 h/day | 8.3 h | 58% | 89% |
| February | 44° | 34° | 14 | 4.1 in | 5.1 h/day | 9.9 h | 51% | 83% |
| March | 49° | 37° | 15 | 3.9 in | 7.0 h/day | 11.7 h | 47% | 78% |
| April | 56° | 40° | 13 | 3.0 in | 9.4 h/day | 13.8 h | 44% | 73% |
| May | 64° | 48° | 15 | 3.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 15.6 h | 48% | 72% |
| June | 71° | 56° | 13 | 3.3 in | 11.2 h/day | 16.6 h | 45% | 71% |
| July | 72° | 58° | 14 | 4.0 in | 11.3 h/day | 16.1 h | 47% | 71% |
| August | 73° | 59° | 14 | 3.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 14.6 h | 46% | 73% |
| September | 66° | 53° | 12 | 3.8 in | 9.0 h/day | 12.5 h | 41% | 77% |
| October | 58° | 47° | 15 | 3.5 in | 5.8 h/day | 10.6 h | 48% | 84% |
| November | 48° | 40° | 16 | 3.9 in | 4.3 h/day | 8.8 h | 53% | 88% |
| December | 43° | 36° | 18 | 4.7 in | 2.8 h/day | 7.9 h | 59% | 90% |
Wuppertal month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Wuppertal's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 18 days
- Sunshine
- 3.3 h
- Daylight
- 8.3 h
- Snow
- 5 days
February
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
- Snow
- 3 days
March
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
- Snow
- 2 days
April
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
May
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 15.6 h
June
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h
- Daylight
- 16.6 h
July
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h
- Daylight
- 16.1 h
August
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.6 h
September
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.5 h
October
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 5.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
November
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 4.3 h
- Daylight
- 8.8 h
- Snow
- 1 day
December
- Rain
- 18 days
- Sunshine
- 2.8 h
- Daylight
- 7.9 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Wuppertal's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
A season-by-season guide to Wuppertal
Spring (March through May)
Spring runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 56°F (13°C), nights near 42°F (5°C), and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Wuppertal brings comfortable warmth: 72°F (22°C) by day, 57°F (14°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Wuppertal stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Wuppertal runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); rain falls on around 51 of the 90 days, plus about 11 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Wuppertal
May to September is the sweet spot for Wuppertal - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 69°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 14 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What to pack
Pack for Wuppertal with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 73°F (23°C) with 59°F (15°C).
Wuppertal temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.