North Rhine-Westphalia weather in October
Are you planning a trip to North Rhine-Westphalia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in October?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. October in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Schmallenberg to 16°C in Bedburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Bedburg and 5°C in Schmallenberg.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gangelt with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 106 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 106 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cologne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at October's conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Rhine-Westphalia's yearly weather, check out our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In October Cologne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Düsseldorf
In October Düsseldorf generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Winterberg
In October Winterberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Schmallenberg
In October Schmallenberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Essen
In October Essen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Is October the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cologne, October might be a good time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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