August weather forecast
Essen, Germany

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Weather in August

August continues the summer trend in Essen, mirroring July's high temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F). Rainfall remains constant from the previous month. The daylight hours start to decline, marking the slow approach of autumn, but the sunshine remains abundant. August also witnesses a slight decrease in humidity, providing a welcome respite from the summer heat.

Temperature

Essen sees its peak of temperatures during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Essen, during August, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Essen, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Essen, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of August in Essen, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Essen?

July and August, with an average high-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), are marked as the warmest months in Essen, Germany.

What is the temperature in August in Essen?

In August, in Essen, the average high-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F).

What is the least humid month in Essen?

August is the least humid month in Essen, Germany, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in August in Essen?

In August, the average relative humidity in Essen, Germany, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in August in Essen?

In Essen, Germany, in August, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Essen?

April through November are months without snowfall in Essen, Germany.

How many hours of daylight does Essen have in August?

In August, the average day length in Essen, Germany, is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Essen?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:19. On the last day of the month, in Essen, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:20 CEST.

What month has the most sunshine in Essen?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Essen, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Essen have in August?

In Essen, Germany, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Essen?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Essen?

In Essen, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Essen, Germany

Average temperature in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average high temperature in August: 23.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Essen, Germany

Average pressure in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Essen, Germany

Average wind speed in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Essen, Germany

Average humidity in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average humidity in August: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall in August: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall days in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall days in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Essen, Germany

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Essen, Germany

Average sunshine days in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Essen, Germany

Average UV index in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Essen, Germany

Average cloud cover in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Essen, Germany

Average visibility in August - Essen, Germany
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Essen, Germany

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