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Aalen weather & best time to visit

City break

Aalen at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,690 h
Rain a year
938 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
433 m

Climate in Aalen

Aalen has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Aalen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Aalen

The best time to visit Aalen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 93 mm.

Aalen through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Aalen in spring

Mar – May

51

Fair

  • 10–19 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Aalen in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Aalen in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Aalen in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • 2.1 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar, Oct – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aalen for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

42

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:3818:32

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:19–08:21 · evening 17:49–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:06–07:19 · evening 18:52–19:04

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Aalen compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°11°
Night-time low8°4°
Daylight11.7 h10.0 h

What is the weather like in Aalen in October?

In October, Aalen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aalen.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 54 min07:38 – 18:32
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Aalen

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Aalen: score 76 against 42. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Aalen
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4276better
Daytime high14°22°
Night-time low6°12°
Sunshine3.3 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days1313
Rainfall78 mm78 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Aalen month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January3° · 1.8 h

In January, Aalen is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 85 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in January
13February5° · 2.8 h

In February, Aalen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in February
24March10° · 4.2 h

In March, Aalen is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in March
59April15° · 5.9 h

In April, Aalen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in April
71May19° · 6.6 h

In May, Aalen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in May
76June22° · 7.3 h

In June, Aalen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in June
75July24° · 7.6 h

In July, Aalen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in July
76August24° · 7.1 h

In August, Aalen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in August
72September19° · 5.3 h

In September, Aalen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in September
42October14° · 3.3 h

In October, Aalen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in October
12November8° · 1.9 h

In November, Aalen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in November
6December4° · 1.6 h

In December, Aalen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalen.

Aalen in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Aalen

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan103°−2°1.8 h1485
FebruaryFeb135°−2°2.8 h1274
MarchMar2410°1°4.2 h1378
AprilApr5915°5°5.9 h1159
MayMay7119°9°6.6 h1488
JuneJun7622°12°7.3 h1378
JulyJul7524°14°7.6 h1384
AugustAug7624°14°7.1 h1273
SeptemberSep7219°10°5.3 h1170
OctoberOct4214°6°3.3 h1378
NovemberNov128°2°1.9 h1278
DecemberDec64°−1°1.6 h1593

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Aalen

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,690 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.3 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 30 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Aalen, 30 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Aalen: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
938 mm on 153 days
Wettest month
Dec · 93 mm
Driest month
Apr · 59 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Aalen has about 13 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Aalen

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 55 min
Fair skin
about 70 min
Light brown skin
about 95 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Aalen

How breezy and how cloudy Aalen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Aalen typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 78 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Aalen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Aalen

How often the day gets hot in Aalen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
8 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 14 °C

In October, Aalen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow

Snow in Aalen

Snow is possible in Aalen, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
19 days
Fresh snow a year
66 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Aalen.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Aalen

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Aalen in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Aalen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    72

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    42

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 1.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 30 min
Distance
810 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Aalen vs Heidenheim an der Brenz

In October the holiday weather in Aalen and Heidenheim an der Brenz is about equally good (score 42 vs 42). During the day it is about as warm in Heidenheim an der Brenz as in Aalen. Heidenheim an der Brenz gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Aalen vs Heidenheim an der Brenz, in October
in OctoberAalenHeidenheim an der Brenz
Holiday weather score4242
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine3 h4 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAalen 14°Heidenheim an der Brenz 14°
AalenHeidenheim an der Brenz
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Aalen ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Karlsruhe16°58
  2. 2Bad Wimpfen15°56
  3. 3Pforzheim16°56
  4. 4Backnang16°55
  5. 5Stuttgart16°55
  6. 6Heilbronn16°54
  7. 7Heidelberg16°54
  8. 8Ludwigsburg15°53
  9. 28AalenThis page14°42
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Near Aalen

Other destinations close by.

Places with a climate like Aalen

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Aalen's – good alternatives.

  1. 93 % similar44ZwickauGermany14°Best time: May – Sep
  2. 92 % similar45PfäffikonSwitzerland14°Best time: May – Sep
  3. 92 % similar41FuldaGermany14°Best time: May – Sep
  4. 91 % similar45ChemnitzGermany14°Best time: May – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Aalen

When is the best time to visit Aalen?

The best time to visit Aalen is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Aalen?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Aalen?

Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 93 mm. The driest month is April with 59 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Aalen get?

Aalen gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Aalen in?

Aalen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Aalen?

A nonstop flight from London to Aalen takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.

Which school holidays are best for Aalen?

Aalen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 72, summer holidays 76, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 8.