Weather radar Gelsenkirchen
Real-time precipitation radar · NRW · Germany
Gelsenkirchen climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Gelsenkirchen shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5.9° | 8.6° | 12° | 13.9° | 19° | 23.6° | 23.7° | 24.1° | 20.8° | 15.9° | 9.8° | 7.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2° | 3° | 3.8° | 5.5° | 9.4° | 13.7° | 14.7° | 14.6° | 12.3° | 9.6° | 5.2° | 3.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 82 | 63 | 75 | 81 | 78 | 103 | 71 | 79 | 100 | 81 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Sunshine hours | 96 | 129 | 227 | 270 | 331 | 351 | 333 | 317 | 257 | 169 | 113 | 76 |
| Humidity | 86% | 81% | 72% | 71% | 71% | 67% | 72% | 73% | 78% | 84% | 86% | 87% |
Best time to visit Gelsenkirchen
The best time to visit Gelsenkirchen is typically June. In this month the average high is 23.6°C, precipitation is 78 mm and sunshine duration is 351 hours. The annual average high is 15.4°C, total annual precipitation is 1002 mm (164 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2669 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gelsenkirchen
How up to date is the weather radar for Gelsenkirchen?
The weather radar for Gelsenkirchen is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Gelsenkirchen?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Gelsenkirchen: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Gelsenkirchen?
The thunderstorm potential for Gelsenkirchen is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Gelsenkirchen.
What is the climate like in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen has an annual average high of 15.4°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 24.1°C), the coldest January (avg low 2°C). The wettest month is January with 103 mm, the driest March with 63 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1002 mm (164 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2669 hours.
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