Dortmund weather in October (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dortmund in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Dortmund usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Dortmund in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dortmund climate page with graphs.

 

Dortmund, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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