Wesel
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Wesel is a charming medium-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Lippe rivers. Known for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and access to nature, Wesel offers a relaxed yet culturally engaging experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
61,277
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.67°, 6.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,036
Local Cost
$1,172
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
78
English
75
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
612 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NRN
Distance
34 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.