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Saxony weather in October

Are you planning a trip to Saxony in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Saxony in October?

Saxony is a region in Germany. October in Saxony generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Bärenstein at 11°C to moderate in Delitzsch at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Delitzsch and 4°C in Bärenstein.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 49 mm to moderate rainfall in Schönheide with 75 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 117 hours of sunlight anticipated in Dresden. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Saxony, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saxony's yearly weather, check out our Saxony climate page.

Where to go in Saxony in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Saxony on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Saxony

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony?

Average weather in Dresden

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

Dresden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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20°C 
10°C 
153 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
14°C 
6°C 
117 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
8°C 
2°C 
65 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Dresden

Average weather in Leipzig

In October Leipzig generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Leipzig
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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21°C 
11°C 
163 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
15°C 
7°C 
122 hours 
52 mm 
12 days 
9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Leipzig

Average weather in Bad Schandau

In October Bad Schandau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bad Schandau
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19°C 
9°C 
153 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
13°C 
5°C 
117 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
7°C 
1°C 
65 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Schandau

Average weather in Kurort Oberwiesenthal

In October Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kurort Oberwiesenthal
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17°C 
8°C 
139 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
4°C 
105 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
6°C 
-0°C 
40 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kurort Oberwiesenthal

Average weather in Görlitz

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

Görlitz
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20°C 
10°C 
72 mm 
13 days 
14°C 
6°C 
59 mm 
12 days 
8°C 
2°C 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Görlitz

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saxony, in Germany.

Is October the best time to visit Saxony?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Saxony with overall tolerable weather in Dresden. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dresden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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