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Dessau Weather by Month

Best time to visit Dessau
May–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
25.6°C average high
Wettest month
Jul
70.4mm
Coolest month
Jan
3.9°C average high
Peak comfort score
80
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 3.9°-1.5°40.2mm 14.315
February 6.2°-0.8°30.9mm 1228
March 10°33.1mm 1243
April 15.5°4.2°27.5mm 9.966
May 20.2°8.5°52.8mm 11.876
June 23.9°12.1°49.7mm 10.878
July 25.6°13.9°70.4mm 12.475
August 25.6°13.6°53.6mm 10.779
September 20.9°10.2°50.6mm 10.280
October 15.1°6.4°40.1mm 12.260
November 8.6°2.5°43.5mm 12.838
December 4.8°-0.4°42.1mm 1518

Averages from KOTHEN ANHALT, GM, 18.8km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Dessau averages a daily high of 3.9°C with nights around -1.5°C. Expect roughly 14.3 wet days totalling 40.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Dessau averages a daily high of 6.2°C with nights around -0.8°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 30.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Dessau averages a daily high of 10°C with nights around 1°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 33.1mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Dessau averages a daily high of 15.5°C with nights around 4.2°C. Expect roughly 9.9 wet days totalling 27.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Dessau averages a daily high of 20.2°C with nights around 8.5°C. Expect roughly 11.8 wet days totalling 52.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Dessau averages a daily high of 23.9°C with nights around 12.1°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 49.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Dessau averages a daily high of 25.6°C with nights around 13.9°C. Expect roughly 12.4 wet days totalling 70.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

August

August in Dessau averages a daily high of 25.6°C with nights around 13.6°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 53.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Dessau averages a daily high of 20.9°C with nights around 10.2°C. Expect roughly 10.2 wet days totalling 50.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Dessau averages a daily high of 15.1°C with nights around 6.4°C. Expect roughly 12.2 wet days totalling 40.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Dessau averages a daily high of 8.6°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 12.8 wet days totalling 43.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Dessau averages a daily high of 4.8°C with nights around -0.4°C. Expect roughly 15 wet days totalling 42.1mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Dessau peaks at 80.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Dessau?

Based on 30 years of records, May–September scores highest for comfort in Dessau, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Dessau?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 25.6°C.

What is the wettest month in Dessau?

July is the wettest, averaging 70.4mm of rain across roughly 12.4 wet days.

How cold does Dessau get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 3.9°C.

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