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

wb_sunny Best months: March, June, August
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 (south), Germany, based on 2-year climate normals.

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

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 2°C / 36°F -2.8°C / 27°F 138 mm 15
February 4.9°C / 41°F -0.2°C / 32°F 78 mm 15
March 9.2°C / 49°F 1.7°C / 35°F 44 mm 10
April 12.2°C / 54°F 4°C / 39°F 89 mm 15
May 15.4°C / 60°F 7.7°C / 46°F 105 mm 13
June 18.4°C / 65°F 10.6°C / 51°F 71 mm 15
July 19.3°C / 67°F 12°C / 54°F 105 mm 19
August 20.7°C / 69°F 12.6°C / 55°F 59 mm 12
September 16.1°C / 61°F 9.7°C / 49°F 92 mm 17
October 11°C / 52°F 6.1°C / 43°F 107 mm 15
November 6.1°C / 43°F 1.3°C / 34°F 63 mm 15
December 3.6°C / 38°F -0.2°C / 32°F 64 mm 11

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 (south) are March, June, August. Expect daytime highs around 16°C (61°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 (south)

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