Weather radar Gießen
Real-time precipitation radar · Hessen · Germany
Gießen climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Gießen 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) | 5.1° | 7.7° | 11.6° | 13.9° | 19.2° | 24.5° | 24.7° | 25.3° | 20.9° | 15.3° | 8.6° | 5.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 1.2° | 1.8° | 2.7° | 4.9° | 9.1° | 13.6° | 14.5° | 14.6° | 11.9° | 8.4° | 4.1° | 1.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 56 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 58 | 78 | 64 | 75 | 76 | 64 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 95 | 143 | 241 | 275 | 344 | 374 | 355 | 334 | 262 | 165 | 107 | 74 |
| Humidity | 85% | 80% | 71% | 70% | 69% | 66% | 68% | 69% | 77% | 85% | 87% | 88% |
Best time to visit Gießen
The best time to visit Gießen is typically June. In this month the average high is 24.5°C, precipitation is 58 mm and sunshine duration is 374 hours. The annual average high is 15.2°C, total annual precipitation is 803 mm (144 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2769 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gießen
How up to date is the weather radar for Gießen?
The weather radar for Gießen 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 Gießen?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Gießen: 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 Gießen?
The thunderstorm potential for Gießen 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 Gießen.
What is the climate like in Gießen?
Gießen has an annual average high of 15.2°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 25.3°C), the coldest January (avg low 1.2°C). The wettest month is January with 89 mm, the driest March with 50 mm. Total annual precipitation is 803 mm (144 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2769 hours.