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Geilenkirchen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Geilenkirchen is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Geilenkirchen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Geilenkirchen receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 831 mm. Precipitation levels in Geilenkirchen remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 80 mm over 19 days. In April, this drops slightly to 54 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Geilenkirchen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Forecast for Geilenkirchen

Tue   Dec 24
7°C | 3°C
SW 4 m/s
1.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Wed   Dec 25
9°C | 7°C
SW 3 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 4°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Geilenkirchen in Germany

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Geilenkirchen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Geilenkirchen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Geilenkirchen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Geilenkirchen?
    April is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Geilenkirchen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.

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