May weather forecast
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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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

What are May temperatures in Gelsenkirchen?

During May, Gelsenkirchen experiences an average high-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F) and a low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Gelsenkirchen?

In Gelsenkirchen, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gelsenkirchen?

In May, in Gelsenkirchen, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Gelsenkirchen?

In Gelsenkirchen, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in May in Gelsenkirchen?

In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the average day length in May is 15h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gelsenkirchen?

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Gelsenkirchen have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Gelsenkirchen?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gelsenkirchen is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average pressure in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average humidity in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average UV index in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Average visibility in May
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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).

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Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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