Essen

Lower Saxony, Germany

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Current Weather

12°

Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 12°

Min: 11°

Max: 18°

The next few hours will be overcast, with tomorrow reaching 18°C and dropping to 12°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy throughout the day.

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Daylight Hours

07:21

Sunrise

19:19

Sunset

11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Gibbous

17:50

Moonrise

01:42

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

11°
18°

Tuesday

11°
18°

Wednesday

11°
18°

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10°
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19°

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12°
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26°

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UV Index

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Humidity

82% Humid
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Weather in Essen tomorrow, September 22, 2026

Expect a muted, overcast feel in Essen on September 22, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 93% by 05:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 11°C toward a daytime high of about 18°C. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 96%, reaching its peak around 05:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 1.7 km/h around 15:00.

Expect persistent cloud later on, with amounts around 89% by 19:00. Sunshine remains the exception, not the rule. Visibility stays generally good near 27.0 km on average, though it can drop toward 6.3 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 07:23, sunset at 19:16, and 11 hours 53 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, overcast skies in Essen on September 22, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 18°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Essen

How warm does it get in Essen?

The warmest month in Essen is August, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.

How cold does it get in Essen?

The coldest month in Essen is January, with average low temperatures of 1°C. The average temperature during this period is around 3°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Essen?

The wettest month in Essen is July, with an average of 86mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Essen?

The driest month in Essen is April, with an average of 56mm of precipitation.

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