Gelsenkirchen Climate by Month
Gelsenkirchen experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Gelsenkirchen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 6°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Gelsenkirchen receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 960 mm annually. The wettest period in Gelsenkirchen occurs in December, which receives around 93 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Gelsenkirchen experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 60 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Gelsenkirchen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Gelsenkirchen 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 236 hours of sunshine.
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