AI-generatedAschaffenburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 777 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 140 m
Climate in Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Aschaffenburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4318:35
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:23–08:28 · evening 17:50–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:55–19:07
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.
What is the weather like in Aschaffenburg in October?
In October, Aschaffenburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:43 – 18:35
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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
Sunshine hours in Aschaffenburg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Aschaffenburg, 30 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Aschaffenburg
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Aschaffenburg: 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.
In October, Aschaffenburg has about 12 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aschaffenburg
How breezy and how cloudy Aschaffenburg 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.
In October, the wind in Aschaffenburg typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Aschaffenburg: 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 and humidity in Aschaffenburg
How often the day gets hot in Aschaffenburg (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aschaffenburg has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 in Aschaffenburg
Snow is possible in Aschaffenburg, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aschaffenburg.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aschaffenburg
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 4° | −1° | 1.7 h | 13 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | 0° | 2.8 h | 12 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 2° | 4.3 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 15° | 5° | 6.4 h | 11 | 50 |
| MayMay | 77 | 19° | 9° | 7.0 h | 12 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 23° | 13° | 7.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 12 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 24° | 15° | 7.3 h | 10 | 61 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 11° | 5.5 h | 10 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 8° | 3.3 h | 12 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 9° | 3° | 1.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 1° | 1.3 h | 14 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
49.98° N, 9.15° E · 140 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Aschaffenburg
The best time to visit Aschaffenburg is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is December with 77 mm.
Aschaffenburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aschaffenburg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Aschaffenburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Aschaffenburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Aschaffenburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aschaffenburg for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aschaffenburg
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June has the better holiday weather in Aschaffenburg: score 81 against 47. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 81better |
| Day high | 15° | 23° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Aschaffenburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 2 h
In January, Aschaffenburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in January14February6° · 3 h
In February, Aschaffenburg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in February29March10° · 4 h
In March, Aschaffenburg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in March60April15° · 6 h
In April, Aschaffenburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in April77May19° · 7 h
In May, Aschaffenburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in May81June23° · 8 h
In June, Aschaffenburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in June78July24° · 8 h
In July, Aschaffenburg is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in July81August24° · 7 h
In August, Aschaffenburg is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in August77September20° · 6 h
In September, Aschaffenburg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in September47October15° · 3 h
In October, Aschaffenburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in October15November9° · 2 h
In November, Aschaffenburg is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg in November8December5° · 1 h
In December, Aschaffenburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aschaffenburg.
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Aschaffenburg vs. Frankfurt
In October the holiday weather in Aschaffenburg and Frankfurt is about equally good (score 47 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Frankfurt as in Aschaffenburg.
| in October | Aschaffenburg | Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Aschaffenburg ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Darmstadt15°50
- 13AschaffenburgThis page15°47
Planning a trip to Aschaffenburg
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Aschaffenburg 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.
Aschaffenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.5 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 20 min
- Distance
- 700 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.
Frequently asked questions about Aschaffenburg
When is the best time to visit Aschaffenburg?
The best time to visit Aschaffenburg 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 Aschaffenburg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Aschaffenburg?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is December with 77 mm. The driest month is April with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aschaffenburg get?
Aschaffenburg gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Aschaffenburg in?
Aschaffenburg uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aschaffenburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Aschaffenburg takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aschaffenburg?
Aschaffenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 10.
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