Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Best months: August, July, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 3.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 826mm.
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
826mm
Annual total
Sun
3.9h
Weather score
32
Poor avg
Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October14°C average high
October is close to Dortmund's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October59mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Dortmund's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October3.3 hours average sun
October sits close to Dortmund's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October26 weather score
October scores below Dortmund's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.