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

How does the May weather in Gelsenkirchen compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gelsenkirchen includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Gelsenkirchen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 236 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gelsenkirchen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 236 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?

For visitors traveling to Gelsenkirchen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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