Gelsenkirchen Weather in December

What's the weather like in Gelsenkirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia) in December 2024?

The climate in Gelsenkirchen during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Gelsenkirchen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Gelsenkirchen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Nightly temperature 1°C 33.8°F
Average temperature 3.1°C 37.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gelsenkirchen with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen average temperature in December

December rainfall

Gelsenkirchen average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Gelsenkirchen average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gelsenkirchen in December 2024.

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Gelsenkirchen weather stats

Gelsenkirchen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 4.1°C 39.4°F
Wettest month: June 84mm 3.3ins
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