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Nippes, 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 Nippes, North Rhine-Westphalia?
Nippes, North Rhine-Westphalia gets 789 mm of precipitation a year over about 174 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Oceanic climate
Nippes, North Rhine-Westphalia has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 6°C in January to 25°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 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 7° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 7° | 16° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 15° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 16° |
How much rain does Nippes get?
Nippes gets 789 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 174 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 68% of Germany.
August is the wettest month, with 81 mm. April is the driest, with 48 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 19 days, to May 15, 2022.
Nippes weather by month
Nippes weather in January
In January, Nippes averages a high of 6°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (1999) and the record low is -16°C (1985).
Nippes weather in February
In February, Nippes averages a high of 7°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 21°C (2021) and the record low is -16°C (1986).
Nippes weather in March
In March, Nippes averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2021) and the record low is -10°C (1971).
Nippes weather in April
In April, Nippes averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2007) and the record low is -5°C (1986).
Nippes weather in May
In May, Nippes averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 34°C (2017) and the record low is 1°C (2019). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nippes weather in June
In June, Nippes averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (2002) and the record low is 4°C (1991). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nippes weather in July
In July, Nippes averages a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 6°C (1984). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nippes weather in August
In August, Nippes averages a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2018) and the record low is 7°C (1993).
Nippes weather in September
In September, Nippes averages a high of 21°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2020) and the record low is 3°C (1971). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nippes weather in October
In October, Nippes averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 27°C (2011) and the record low is -2°C (2003).
Nippes weather in November
In November, Nippes averages a high of 10°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 68 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 (2020) and the record low is -7°C (1988).
Nippes weather in December
In December, Nippes averages a high of 7°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 18°C (2022) and the record low is -14°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nippes
June is the sunniest month in Nippes, with estimated sunshine of 41% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 18%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nippes is sunnier than 58% of Germany.
Humidity peaks in December at 87% and is lowest in June at 63%.
Nippes has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Nippes is hotter than 72% of Germany.
First and last freeze in Nippes
The first fall freeze in Nippes typically comes around November 18, and the last spring freeze around March 25. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 238 days.
Nippes weather records
These records cover KOLN-STAMMHEIM during 1970–2024. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nippes station is 41°C, on July 25, 2019. The coldest is -16°C, on January 8, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 153 mm of precipitation, on July 14, 2021.
56 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Nippes
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 7°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 15°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 9°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 6° | 64 mm | 16 | 86% | 22% | 16° | -16° |
| February | 2° | 7° | 56 mm | 15 | 79% | 26% | 21° | -16° |
| March | 4° | 12° | 53 mm | 15 | 69% | 38% | 27° | -10° |
| April | 7° | 16° | 48 mm | 12 | 64% | 39% | 29° | -5° |
| May | 11° | 20° | 59 mm | 13 | 66% | 37% | 34° | 1° |
| June | 13° | 23° | 76 mm | 13 | 63% | 41% | 37° | 4° |
| July | 16° | 25° | 81 mm | 15 | 66% | 35% | 41° | 6° |
| August | 15° | 24° | 81 mm | 14 | 67% | 40% | 38° | 7° |
| September | 12° | 21° | 67 mm | 13 | 74% | 40% | 34° | 3° |
| October | 9° | 16° | 65 mm | 14 | 83% | 26% | 27° | -2° |
| November | 5° | 10° | 68 mm | 16 | 85% | 25% | 21° | -7° |
| December | 3° | 7° | 72 mm | 18 | 87% | 18% | 18° | -14° |
Station: KOLN-STAMMHEIM, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2024; 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.
Nippes climate questions
How much rain does Nippes get?
Nippes gets 789 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 174 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nippes?
August is the wettest month in Nippes, with 81 mm. April is the driest, with 48 mm.
How many rainy days does Nippes have a year?
Nippes has about 174 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Nippes?
July is the warmest month in Nippes, with an average high of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Nippes?
January is the coldest month in Nippes, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nippes?
Within the available 1970–2024 station history, the record high at the Nippes station is 41°C, set on July 25, 2019. The record low is -16°C, on January 8, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Nippes?
June is the sunniest month in Nippes, with estimated sunshine of 41% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Nippes?
The first fall freeze in Nippes typically comes around November 18. The last spring freeze is around March 25.
What is the best time to visit Nippes?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.