Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
58°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Essen
Germany · Europe
Cool days.
Good overall
Daytime high
58°F
Lows around 46°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days this month.
38%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 43°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
9 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning54°F
Rain22%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday58°F
Rain21%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon56°F
Rain19%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening52°F
Rain17%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 34 | 3.1 | 14 | 3.7 | 86 |
| Feb | 43 | 34 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.1 | 82 |
| Mar | 50 | 38 | 2.6 | 13 | 7.0 | 76 |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.0 | 11 | 9.7 | 70 |
| May | 65 | 49 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.5 | 71 |
| Jun | 70 | 54 | 2.8 | 12 | 10.7 | 71 |
| Jul | 74 | 58 | 3.2 | 14 | 11.0 | 73 |
| Aug | 74 | 58 | 3.2 | 13 | 10.2 | 74 |
| Sep | 67 | 52 | 2.7 | 11 | 8.0 | 79 |
| Oct | 58 | 46 | 2.8 | 12 | 5.9 | 84 |
| Nov | 49 | 40 | 2.8 | 13 | 4.1 | 87 |
| Dec | 43 | 35 | 3.3 | 14 | 3.1 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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