North Rhine-Westphalia has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
North Rhine-Westphalia has an average annual temperature of 10.0°C across all 359 cities, with approximately 850 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 84%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
The warmest city is Odenthal with average July highs of 31.7°C, while Winterberg is the coldest with average January lows of -10.9°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
🏙️ Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia — Weather History
North Rhine-Westphalia receives its highest rainfall in December, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest:December — 84 mm☀️ Driest:April — 53 mm
💧 Humidity peaks at 94% in December · annual avg 84%
📅 North Rhine-Westphalia Yearly Climate Trends
The warmest year on record was 2022 (avg: 11.8°C), while the coldest year was 1987 (avg: 7.8°C).
📊 Key Climate Trends
🌡️ North Rhine-Westphalia's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods
🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend
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Averaged across all 359 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia · Last 10 years · °C
North Rhine-Westphalia's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 10.0°C with annual rainfall averaging 850 mm.
🌧️ Annual Precipitation
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Averaged across all 359 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia · Last 10 years · mm/year
Annual rainfall in North Rhine-Westphalia shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 359 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia for each year.
Which city in North Rhine-Westphalia gets the most rain?▼
Brand is the wettest city in North Rhine-Westphalia with approximately 967 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in North Rhine-Westphalia?▼
August is the warmest month in North Rhine-Westphalia, with region-wide average highs of 30.4°C and average lows of 8.3°C.
What is the coldest month in North Rhine-Westphalia?▼
January is the coldest month in North Rhine-Westphalia with average lows of -8.9°C and average highs of 9.7°C.
What is the rainiest month in North Rhine-Westphalia?▼
December is the rainiest month in North Rhine-Westphalia with approximately 84 mm on average, while April is the driest with 53 mm.
How many cities in North Rhine-Westphalia have weather data?▼
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 359 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?▼
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
📡 Data Source
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
