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

How does the October weather in Gelsenkirchen compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, Gelsenkirchen typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Gelsenkirchen in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 93 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 93 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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