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

How is March weather typically in Gelsenkirchen? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Gelsenkirchen includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Gelsenkirchen in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gelsenkirchen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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

6/10

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