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Essen weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect

Essen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, sits at approximately 51.46°N, 7.01°E and is home to about 593,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.

Essen has a temperate oceanic climate: summers are rarely very hot and rain is spread across the seasons. The warmest month is August, with highs around 24°C; the coolest is February, when nights average -1°C. December is usually the wettest month (about 93 mm). Close to Essen, you can also check Dortmund (32 km), Krefeld (35 km) and Cologne (58 km).

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Essen today?

Right now Essen shows partly cloudy conditions at around 14°C (feels like 14°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 0%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.

What is the weather in Essen tomorrow?

Tomorrow in Essen: expect a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C, with a 0% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.

Will it rain in Essen today?

The precipitation probability for Essen is around 0% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.

What is the 14-day forecast for Essen?

The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Essen from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.

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