Gelsenkirchen weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (50°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Gelsenkirchen weather
Is it raining in Gelsenkirchen right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gelsenkirchen this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–13° and lows of 0–10°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gelsenkirchen lately?
In the past 7 days, Gelsenkirchen had 3 rainy days and 47.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gelsenkirchen?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Gelsenkirchen weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gelsenkirchen?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gelsenkirchen is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (40°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gelsenkirchen?
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Gelsenkirchen?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (40°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Does Gelsenkirchen have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 86 mm (3.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months