Mönchengladbach climate
Mönchengladbach (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 747 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mönchengladbach climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −131 | 236 | 662.6 | 17 |
| Feb | 643 | −131 | 337 | 602.3 | 15 |
| Mar | 1051 | 134 | 643 | 562.2 | 11 |
| Apr | 1560 | 540 | 1050 | 421.7 | 4 |
| May | 1966 | 947 | 1457 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1254 | 1763 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2576 | 1458 | 1967 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2169 | 1050 | 1560 | 522.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 744 | 1152 | 582.3 | 1 |
| Nov | 1049 | 338 | 644 | 652.6 | 5 |
| Dec | 642 | 033 | 337 | 712.8 | 14 |
| Year | 2576 | −131 | 1151 | 74729 | 66 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 77% | 0.8 | 8:22 |
| Feb | 88% | 74% | 1.4 | 9:55 |
| Mar | 83% | 69% | 2.7 | 11:43 |
| Apr | 77% | 64% | 4.2 | 13:46 |
| May | 76% | 68% | 5.0 | 15:33 |
| Jun | 74% | 71% | 5.4 | 16:33 |
| Jul | 71% | 68% | 5.2 | 16:08 |
| Aug | 72% | 67% | 4.3 | 14:34 |
| Sep | 75% | 65% | 3.2 | 12:33 |
| Oct | 83% | 70% | 1.9 | 10:34 |
| Nov | 90% | 76% | 0.9 | 8:48 |
| Dec | 92% | 78% | 0.6 | 7:54 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Mönchengladbach is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −1 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.3 °C31.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 747 mm29 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (42 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 71% in July to 92% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 64%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 14 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.9 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 10 cm.
Best time to visit Mönchengladbach
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 25 °C76 °F. Precipitation is 52 mm2.1 in to 78 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Mönchengladbach
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −131 to 0 °C33 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1051 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 134 to 9 °C47 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2373 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C58 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 338 to 10 °C50 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Mönchengladbach compares
The nearest larger place is Düsseldorf, about 24 km to the east. Compared with it, Mönchengladbach has practically the same average temperature. It receives 6% less precipitation (747 mm29 in vs 791 mm31 in). The difference is largest in July (0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 62 places in Germany. By annual mean temperature, Mönchengladbach is the 10th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 34th wettest. See all of them on the Germany climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Maastricht (The Netherlands, Cfb), Leuven (Belgium, Cfb) and Reims (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Krefeld 19 km · 10 °C50 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Düsseldorf 24 km · 11 °C51 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Duisburg 36 km · 10 °C50 °F · 843 mm33 in
- Climate in Solingen 45 km · 9 °C49 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Köln 45 km · 11 °C51 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Essen 50 km · 10 °C50 °F · 843 mm33 in
- Climate in Aachen 52 km · 9 °C49 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Remscheid 52 km · 9 °C47 °F · 905 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mönchengladbach?
July is the warmest month in Mönchengladbach. Its average high is 25 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mönchengladbach?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 5 °C (41 °F) and its average low is -1 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mönchengladbach?
August is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Mönchengladbach?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.