If you plan to visit Dortmund in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 73 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has OK weather in November.
Average temperature in Dortmund in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dortmund for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 69% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +4°C.
Is Dortmund warm or cold in November?
Dortmund is typically cool in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Dortmund:
Climate in Dortmund in November
Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+9°C
+5°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-8°C
-15°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+21°C
+17°C
Rainfall
77 mm
73 mm
80 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
3
2
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
18
17
14
Snowy days
0
2
6
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 73 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in October to 3 in November.
Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Dortmund in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dortmund is gradually decreasing during November, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 176 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during November in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last November in Dortmund?
This is the weather in Dortmund in November 2023:
1 November
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+15°C
2 November
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+15°C
3 November
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+12°C
4 November
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+11°C
5 November
🌧️
+11°C
6 November
🌧️
+13°C
7 November
☁️
+12°C
8 November
🌧️
+12°C
9 November
🌧️
+10°C
10 November
🌧️
+10°C
11 November
🌧️
+8°C
12 November
☀️
+10°C
13 November
🌧️
+13°C
14 November
🌧️
+13°C
15 November
🌧️
+11°C
16 November
☁️
+8°C
17 November
☀️
+7°C
18 November
☁️
+10°C
19 November
🌧️
+13°C
20 November
🌧️
+11°C
21 November
☁️
+9°C
22 November
☀️
+6°C
23 November
☁️
+11°C
24 November
🌧️
+8°C
25 November
🌧️
+6°C
26 November
🌧️
+6°C
27 November
🌧️
+4°C
28 November
🌨️
+1°C
29 November
🌨️
+2°C
30 November
☀️
+4°C
In November 2023 Dortmund had 5 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Dortmund climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Dortmund in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in November:
Is November a good time to visit Dortmund?
It’s always a good time to visit Dortmund, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dortmund in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dortmund rainy in November?
Dortmund is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dortmund in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.