When is the best time to go to Dortmund?

When is the best time to go to Dortmund? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Dortmund are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are January, July, August and December


Annual weather in Dortmund

For full information about the climate and weather in Dortmund a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 34°F/41°F
5in
February 36°F/43°F
3.9in
March 40°F/50°F
3.6in
April 47°F/61°F
2.8in
May 54°F/65°F
4.3in
June 61°F/72°F
4.5in
July 63°F/76°F
5.6in
August 63°F/76°F
4.6in
September 56°F/68°F
3in
October 49°F/59°F
3.3in
November 43°F/50°F
3.5in
December 38°F/43°F
5.5in


Weather and climate in Dortmund

Dortmund enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Dortmund is 59°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 49.3in, with a minimum of 2.8in in april and a maximum of 5.6in in july.
  • From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 50°F and it rains about 3.6in each month.
  • Between april and july the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains about 5.6in each month.
  • From august to september the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and it rains in september about 3in.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 19% of the time in october.
  • In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 50°F and you can expect to have 3.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 43°F°C and, in december, 9 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Dortmund

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Dortmund: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Dortmund

Find out when Dortmund has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Dortmund

  • Very low season in Dortmund
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January.
  • Low season in Dortmund
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March and July.
  • High season in Dortmund
    The number of visitors to Dortmund is high in: June, September, November and December.
  • Peak season in Dortmund
    The largest number of tourists visiting Dortmund is during: April, May, August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Dortmund month by month



Best time for low prices in Dortmund

Average prices of hotels in Dortmund month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Dortmund. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Dortmund

A return flight between London and Dortmund is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 67 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 61 more for your airline ticket to Dortmund if you go in june.

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Average price of hiring a car in Dortmund

On average, it costs $ 96 per day to hire a car in Dortmund. This price varies by $ 23 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 82 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 104.

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