When to go · Essen
Essen, month by month
The best months for Essen: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (grey, wet, few events).5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (grey, wet, few events).6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market). Across Germany: Grey and changeable; spring trade fairs lift prices in Frankfurt, Hannover and Leipzig.10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market). Across Germany: Blossom along the Rhine and in Franconia; Easter closures; white-asparagus season starts.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market). Across Germany: Wine harvest on the Rhine and Moselle; autumn colours; 3 October holiday.14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Essen, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
May: 11
Jun: 11
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
June: Inside Essen's best window: May–Sep; late Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
Essen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.