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Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia?
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia gets 736 mm of precipitation a year over about 173 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 24°C) and January the coldest (average low 0°C).
Oceanic climate
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 5°C in January to 24°C in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 6° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 5° | 14° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 7° | 14° |
How much rain does Münster get?
Münster gets 736 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 173 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 66% of Germany.
August is the wettest month, with 78 mm. April is the driest, with 40 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 23 days, to March 22, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Münster got 578 mm of rain, against a normal of 736 mm for those months. May 2026 had the most, with 130 mm.
Münster weather by month
Münster weather in January
In January, Münster averages a high of 5°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 17°C (2023) and the record low is -22°C (1997).
Münster weather in February
In February, Münster averages a high of 6°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 19°C (2026) and the record low is -19°C (1996).
Münster weather in March
In March, Münster averages a high of 10°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -13°C (2005).
Münster weather in April
In April, Münster averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 28°C (2018) and the record low is -7°C (1996).
Münster weather in May
In May, Münster averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2017) and the record low is -2°C (1996). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Münster weather in June
In June, Münster averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 1°C (1991). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Münster weather in July
In July, Münster averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2019) and the record low is 5°C (1993). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Münster weather in August
In August, Münster averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2018) and the record low is 4°C (1993).
Münster weather in September
In September, Münster averages a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 33°C (2013) and the record low is 1°C (2012). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Münster weather in October
In October, Münster averages a high of 14°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 28°C (2011) and the record low is -7°C (1997).
Münster weather in November
In November, Münster averages a high of 9°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (2011) and the record low is -10°C (1993).
Münster weather in December
In December, Münster averages a high of 6°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 17°C (2022) and the record low is -17°C (2009).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Münster
June is the sunniest month in Münster, with estimated sunshine of 38% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 30% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Münster is cloudier than 78% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 88% and is lowest in June at 64%.
Münster has about 4 days a year above 32°C. Münster is hotter than 51% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Münster
The first fall freeze in Münster typically comes around November 3, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 195 days.
Münster weather records
These records cover MUENSTER/OSNABRUECK (AIRPORT) during 1988–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Münster station is 40°C, on July 25, 2019. The coldest is -22°C, on January 2, 1997.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 140 mm of precipitation, on August 26, 2010.
45 all-time records have been set at the station since 1988.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1990.
The best time to visit Münster
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 6°C and lows near 0°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 13°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | 5° | 65 mm | 17 | 85% | 20% | 17° | -22° |
| February | 0° | 6° | 49 mm | 15 | 80% | 23% | 19° | -19° |
| March | 2° | 10° | 50 mm | 14 | 71% | 37% | 24° | -13° |
| April | 4° | 15° | 40 mm | 12 | 66% | 37% | 28° | -7° |
| May | 8° | 19° | 55 mm | 13 | 66% | 36% | 33° | -2° |
| June | 11° | 22° | 64 mm | 14 | 64% | 38% | 37° | 1° |
| July | 13° | 24° | 74 mm | 14 | 69% | 32% | 40° | 5° |
| August | 13° | 24° | 78 mm | 14 | 70% | 38% | 38° | 4° |
| September | 10° | 19° | 69 mm | 13 | 75% | 37% | 33° | 1° |
| October | 7° | 14° | 63 mm | 14 | 83% | 24% | 28° | -7° |
| November | 3° | 9° | 61 mm | 16 | 86% | 25% | 21° | -10° |
| December | 1° | 6° | 68 mm | 18 | 88% | 16% | 17° | -17° |
Station: MUENSTER/OSNABRUECK (AIRPORT), 20 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1988–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Münster climate questions
How much rain does Münster get?
Münster gets 736 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 173 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Münster?
August is the wettest month in Münster, with 78 mm. April is the driest, with 40 mm.
How many rainy days does Münster have a year?
Münster has about 173 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Münster?
July is the warmest month in Münster, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Münster?
January is the coldest month in Münster, with an average low of 0°C.
What is the record high temperature in Münster?
Within the available 1988–2026 station history, the record high at the Münster station is 40°C, set on July 25, 2019. The record low is -22°C, on January 2, 1997.
What is the sunniest month in Münster?
June is the sunniest month in Münster, with estimated sunshine of 38% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Münster?
The first fall freeze in Münster typically comes around November 3. The last spring freeze is around April 22.
What is the best time to visit Münster?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.