Weather in Essen in August
In an average August, Essen sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2018-08-07
Lowest
13°C
1996-08-29
Low
Highest
24°C
1992-08-09
Lowest
6°C
2025-08-25
Feels-like
Highest
47°C
2003-08-12
Lowest
4°C
1995-08-31
Humidity
Highest
17.7 g/m³
2024-08-13
Lowest
7.4 g/m³
1995-08-10
Wind
Highest
43 km/h
1996-08-29
Lowest
6 km/h
2009-08-03
Gust
Highest
95 km/h
1996-08-29
Lowest
14 km/h
1981-08-13
Precip
Wettest
164 mm
2010
Driest
32 mm
1995
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