Climate in Gelsenkirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Average monthly minimum and maximum temperature in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average monthly hours of sunshine in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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* Data from: Bochum, Germany (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Monthly precipitation

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

Average monthly rainfall, snow, precipitation in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainy days in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Weather Forecasts for Gelsenkirchen

Fri   Mar 29
13°C | 7°C
S 18 km/h
5.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Mar 30
20°C | 9°C
S 14 km/h
5.5 mm
overcast and small chance of rain

overcast and small chance of rain

Sun   Mar 31
15°C | 6°C
S 11 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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:

  • Which is the warmest month in Gelsenkirchen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gelsenkirchen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gelsenkirchen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gelsenkirchen?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gelsenkirchen?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 236 hours of sunshine.

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