Aachen weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 7°C (45°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Aachen sits 178 m (584 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 24%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Aachen weather
Is it raining in Aachen right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 7° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Aachen this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–12° and lows of 1–8°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Aachen lately?
In the past 7 days, Aachen had 3 rainy days and 41.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Aachen?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Aachen weather by month
When is the best time to visit Aachen?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Aachen is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (40°F) in January to 24°C (76°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Aachen?
August is the wettest month, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Aachen?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (40°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Does Aachen have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 78 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months