AI-generatedBielefeld at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 817 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 111 m
Climate in Bielefeld
Bielefeld has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Bielefeld is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4918:34
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 07:28–08:35 · evening 17:48–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:28 · evening 18:55–19:08
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 Bielefeld in October?
In October, Bielefeld is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:49 – 18:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
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 Bielefeld
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 3.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Bielefeld, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bielefeld
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Bielefeld: 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, Bielefeld has about 13 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bielefeld
How breezy and how cloudy Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld typically peaks at 19 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 72 % of the sky over Bielefeld: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Bielefeld
How often the day gets hot in Bielefeld (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, Bielefeld 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 in Bielefeld
Snow is possible in Bielefeld, 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 Bielefeld.
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 Bielefeld
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 8 | 4° | 0° | 1.6 h | 14 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 6° | 0° | 2.5 h | 13 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 9° | 2° | 3.8 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 14° | 5° | 5.6 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 73 | 18° | 9° | 6.5 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 23° | 14° | 6.6 h | 14 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 23° | 14° | 6.1 h | 13 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 19° | 11° | 4.8 h | 11 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 8° | 3.4 h | 13 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 9° | 4° | 1.8 h | 14 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 1° | 1.3 h | 14 | 76 |
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
52.03° N, 8.53° E · 111 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Bielefeld
The best time to visit Bielefeld is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to March; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
Bielefeld through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bielefeld in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Bielefeld in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Bielefeld in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Bielefeld in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bielefeld for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bielefeld
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bielefeld: score 76 against 41. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 41 | 76better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 66 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 – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul – Aug, Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Bielefeld month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January4° · 2 h
In January, Bielefeld is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 75 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in January12February6° · 3 h
In February, Bielefeld is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in February21March9° · 4 h
In March, Bielefeld is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours 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 Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in March51April14° · 6 h
In April, Bielefeld is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in April73May18° · 7 h
In May, Bielefeld is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in May76June21° · 7 h
In June, Bielefeld is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in June71July23° · 7 h
In July, Bielefeld is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in July72August23° · 6 h
In August, Bielefeld is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in August72September19° · 5 h
In September, Bielefeld is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in September41October14° · 3 h
In October, Bielefeld is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in October12November9° · 2 h
In November, Bielefeld is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
Bielefeld in November8December5° · 1 h
In December, Bielefeld 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 76 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bielefeld.
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Bielefeld vs. Osnabrück
In October the holiday weather in Bielefeld and Osnabrück is about equally good (score 41 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Osnabrück as in Bielefeld.
| in October | Bielefeld | Osnabrück |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 41 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Bielefeld ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Duisburg15°48
- 2Quedlinburg14°48
- 3Düsseldorf15°47
- 4Cologne15°47
- 5Bonn15°47
- 6Gelsenkirchen15°46
- 7Koblenz15°46
- 8Münster14°45
- 19BielefeldThis page14°41
Planning a trip to Bielefeld
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Bielefeld 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.
Bielefeld has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
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 15 min
- Distance
- 620 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 Bielefeld
When is the best time to visit Bielefeld?
The best time to visit Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Bielefeld?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to March; the wettest month is July with 80 mm. The driest month is April with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bielefeld get?
Bielefeld gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Bielefeld in?
Bielefeld uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bielefeld?
A nonstop flight from London to Bielefeld takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bielefeld?
Bielefeld has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 8.
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