Best Time to Visit Gelsenkirchen: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Gelsenkirchen: August, June, July, September.

  • Best months for Gelsenkirchen: August, June, July, September.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: December, January, July.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 4.4).

Year at a glance

5° 1° J 6° 1° F 10° 3° M 14° 5° A 18° 9° M 21° 12° J 23° 14° J 23° 14° A 19° 11° S 14° 8° O 9° 4° N 6° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C1°C78 mm 14– – 4.4
February 6°C1°C65 mm 12– – 4.8
March 10°C3°C65 mm 13– – 5.4
April 14°C5°C51 mm 11– – 6.4
May 18°C9°C62 mm 12– – 6.9
June 21°C12°C70 mm 12– – 7.3
July 23°C14°C82 mm 14– – 7.3
August 23°C14°C81 mm 12– – 7.4
September 19°C11°C69 mm 11– – 7.1
October 14°C8°C71 mm 12– – 6.3
November 9°C4°C71 mm 13– – 5.2
December 6°C2°C84 mm 14– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gelsenkirchen?

The best months are August, June, July, September.

When is the rainy season in Gelsenkirchen?

The wettest months are December, January, July.