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Gießen Climate by Month

The temperature in Gießen can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gießen. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -1°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Gießen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 781 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Gießen enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 76 mm of precipitation, while in April, Gießen receives about 55 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Gießen can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Gießen 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 Gießen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gießen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gießen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gießen?
    April is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gießen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Gießen

    Fri   Nov 22
    2°C | -3°C
    SW 25 km/h
    2.1 mm
    broken clouds and sleet

    broken clouds and sleet

    Sat   Nov 23
    3°C | -1°C
    SW 18 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    11°C | 2°C
    S 22 km/h
    0.7 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain