Gelsenkirchen Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Gelsenkirchen Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


39°C
Highest Temp
27 Jun. 26

-5°C
Lowest Temp
6 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust30.02°C

Coldest MonthJanuary0.83°C

Wettest MonthMay3.17mm

Windiest MonthJuly19.22km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Gelsenkirchen historically?

August is historically Gelsenkirchen's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 24°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 40°C on 2019-07-25.

2. What is the coldest month in Gelsenkirchen historically?

January is Gelsenkirchen's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 1°C. The all-time record low of -15°C was recorded on 2021-02-10.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Gelsenkirchen over the past 17 years?

Gelsenkirchen's average annual rainfall is approximately 868.06mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Gelsenkirchen experience on average per year?

Gelsenkirchen historically records approximately 223.1 rainy days per year. January has the highest number of rain days at an average of 21.5 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Gelsenkirchen?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Gelsenkirchen is 40°C on 2019-07-25.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Gelsenkirchen?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Gelsenkirchen is -15°C on 2021-02-10.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Gelsenkirchen historically?

Gelsenkirchen experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 54.1 kph was recorded on 2018-01-18.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Gelsenkirchen during a year?

Usually, Gelsenkirchen's humidity peaks in December at around 84.6% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 66.2%.