Germany weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Germany in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Germany in October?
October in Germany generally has temperatures ranging from cold to moderate, with precipitation ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures vary from cold in Bärenstein at 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Rust at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Rust and 4°C (39°F) in Bärenstein.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate rainfall in Halle an der Saale with an average of 47mm (1.8 inches) to high rainfall in Ramsau with 129mm (5.1 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 111 hours of sunshine in Berlin during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Germany climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Germany in October, check out the map below.
Where to go in Germany in October





Popular destinations in Germany
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?
Average weather in Berlin
In October Berlin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Cologne
In October Cologne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Binz
In October Binz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Munich
In October Munich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Hamburg
In October Hamburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Germany?
In our opinion October is a good time to visit Germany with commonly tolerable weather in Berlin. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Berlin.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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