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Exploring Essen

The city of Essen has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Essen include:

• Bakker Mill Steam Museum
• Robotland
• Hondelspeelzone Kraaienberg
• Rosada Factory Outlet
• Kalmthout Heath
• Grote Markt
• Water Park

When making plans for your trip to Essen, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Essen?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Essen, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Essen are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and January. The months with the most rain are December and July, whereas April and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 11°C and at night it is 2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 179 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 21°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 181 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 23°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 212 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 15°C and 3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 229 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Essen is 801 mm.