Black Forest

Black Forest Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Black Forest, Germany in October.

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Baden-Baden Freiburg im Breisgau Tübingen Offenburg

Planning a trip to the Black Forest, Germany this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Black Forest in October

The Black Forest, Germany is a region in Germany. October in the Black Forest generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Rottweil to 16°C (61°F) in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Offenburg and 5°C (41°F) in Rottweil.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Black Forest, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tübingen with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Freiburg im Breisgau with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Baden-Baden gets around 113 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Black Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Black Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on Baden-Baden)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Black Forest in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Black Forest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Black Forest

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Black Forest, Germany?

Temperature range in the Black Forest (October)

Precipitation variation in the Black Forest (October)

Baden-Baden

In October Baden-Baden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
113 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Baden-Baden →

Freiburg im Breisgau

In October Freiburg im Breisgau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
115 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Freiburg im Breisgau →

Tübingen

In October Tübingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
123 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Tübingen →

Offenburg

In October Offenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
98 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Offenburg →

Rottweil

In October Rottweil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Rottweil →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Black Forest in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden-Baden 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Freiburg im Breisgau 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Tübingen 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Offenburg 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Rottweil 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

The Black Forest weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Black Forest, Germany in October?

Expect tolerable weather across the Black Forest, Germany in October. The popular destination of Baden-Baden averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Black Forest, Germany in October?

Daytime temperatures in Baden-Baden peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does the Black Forest, Germany get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in the Black Forest, Germany. Baden-Baden averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Black Forest, Germany?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Black Forest, Germany with overall tolerable weather in Baden-Baden. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Baden-Baden. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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