Gelsenkirchen weather in April (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

How is April weather typically in Gelsenkirchen? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Gelsenkirchen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Gelsenkirchen in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 196 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gelsenkirchen climate page with graphs.

 

Gelsenkirchen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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