May weather forecastGelsenkirchen, Germany
May
Weather in May
In May, residents of Gelsenkirchen enjoy warm weather with extended daylight hours. The drastic change from the winter months of January and February is quite apparent, inviting outdoor activities and picnics in lush green parks. The mild spring breeze makes both day and evening outings a delightful experience. The highest average temperatures comfortably settle between 8.8°C (47.8°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F) enhancing the city's liveliness. Bundled in dense clouds most times, May Skylines in Gelsenkirchen often form an enchanting sight.Temperature
Gelsenkirchen, Germany, transitions into May recording an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 17.9°C (64.2°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Throughout May, Gelsenkirchen anticipates an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).Humidity
In Gelsenkirchen, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Gelsenkirchen, in May, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gelsenkirchen, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is 15h and 38min.On the first day of May in Gelsenkirchen, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:38 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average high temperature in May: 17.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average rainfall in May: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
