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Best Time to Hike European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North)

wb_sunny Best months: March, April, May, August, September
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North), Germany, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North)

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 3.9°C / 39°F -1.1°C / 30°F 99 mm 16
February 6.8°C / 44°F 1.4°C / 35°F 78 mm 14
March 11.2°C / 52°F 2.5°C / 37°F 42 mm 10
April 14.1°C / 57°F 5.4°C / 42°F 61 mm 13
May 18.4°C / 65°F 8.8°C / 48°F 84 mm 14
June 21.1°C / 70°F 11.9°C / 53°F 92 mm 13
July 22.2°C / 72°F 13.7°C / 57°F 102 mm 16
August 23.3°C / 74°F 13.7°C / 57°F 64 mm 11
September 19.1°C / 66°F 11.2°C / 52°F 83 mm 16
October 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6°C / 46°F 81 mm 16
November 8°C / 46°F 2.8°C / 37°F 69 mm 14
December 5.4°C / 42°F 1°C / 34°F 56 mm 10

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) are March, April, May, August, September. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 8°C (46°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North)

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