Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical Aug high
Essen
Germany · Europe
Essen is most comfortable in early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
34°F to 74°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
7.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 57°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
38%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain23%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday73°F
Rain23%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon73°F
Rain21%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
evening66°F
Rain15%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology