Weather radar Dortmund
Real-time precipitation radar · NRW · Germany
Dortmund climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Dortmund shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4.8° | 6.2° | 9.6° | 14° | 17.8° | 21.3° | 22.7° | 22.5° | 19° | 14.5° | 9.3° | 5.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 0.3° | 0.5° | 2.1° | 4.9° | 9° | 12.5° | 14.4° | 14.3° | 11.4° | 8.5° | 4.5° | 1.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 86 | 75 | 71 | 56 | 71 | 76 | 97 | 90 | 69 | 69 | 76 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunshine hours | 102 | 136 | 211 | 284 | 319 | 337 | 340 | 314 | 242 | 180 | 118 | 87 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Dortmund
The best time to visit Dortmund is typically June. In this month the average high is 21.3°C, precipitation is 76 mm and sunshine duration is 337 hours. The annual average high is 14°C, total annual precipitation is 922 mm (161 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2670 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund
How up to date is the weather radar for Dortmund?
The weather radar for Dortmund is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Dortmund?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Dortmund: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Dortmund?
The thunderstorm potential for Dortmund is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Dortmund.
What is the climate like in Dortmund?
Dortmund has an annual average high of 14°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 22.7°C), the coldest January (avg low 0.3°C). The wettest month is July with 97 mm, the driest April with 56 mm. Total annual precipitation is 922 mm (161 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2670 hours.
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