AI-generatedBremerhaven at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 820 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Bremerhaven is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5118:32
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 07:29–08:39 · evening 17:44–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:29 · evening 18:54–19:07
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 Bremerhaven in October?
In October, Bremerhaven is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:51 – 18:32
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %32 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bremerhaven
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.4 – 14.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bremerhaven ranges from 3.9 °C in February to 19.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.8 and 20.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.3° | 2.8° | 5.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.9° | 2.6° | 5.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.2° | 3.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.2° | 6.9° | 9.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 10.8° | 13.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.7° | 14.6° | 16.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 17.0° | 19.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.0° | 17.8° | 20.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.9° | 15.9° | 18.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.4° | 12.4° | 14.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.5° | 8.2° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.1° | 4.9° | 7.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bremerhaven
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 10.7 hours of daylight in Bremerhaven, 32 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 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 Bremerhaven
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 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 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 Bremerhaven: 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, Bremerhaven has about 14 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bremerhaven
How breezy and how cloudy Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Bremerhaven: 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.
Snow in Bremerhaven
Snow is possible in Bremerhaven, 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 Bremerhaven.
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 Bremerhaven
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 4° | 1° | 4.3° | 1.5 h | 14 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 5° | 1° | 3.9° | 2.4 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 8° | 3° | 5.2° | 3.9 h | 11 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 12° | 6° | 8.2° | 6.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 22 | 16° | 10° | 11.9° | 7.1 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 20 | 19° | 13° | 15.7° | 6.8 h | 13 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 21° | 15° | 18.0° | 7.0 h | 15 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 21° | 15° | 19.0° | 6.5 h | 14 | 87 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 13° | 16.9° | 5.0 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 13° | 9° | 13.4° | 3.4 h | 14 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 8° | 5° | 9.5° | 1.7 h | 13 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 5° | 2° | 6.1° | 1.2 h | 14 | 67 |
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
53.55° N, 8.58° E · 2 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Bremerhaven
The best time to visit Bremerhaven is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 96 mm.
Bremerhaven through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bremerhaven in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bremerhaven in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Bremerhaven in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Bremerhaven in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bremerhaven for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bremerhaven
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Bremerhaven: score 37 against 8. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 37better |
| Day high | 13° | 21° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 13.4° | 19.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 72 mmbetter | 87 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Bremerhaven month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January4° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Bremerhaven is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in January10February5° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In February, Bremerhaven is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in February13March8° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In March, Bremerhaven is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in March21April12° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In April, Bremerhaven is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in April22May16° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Bremerhaven is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in May20June19° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In June, Bremerhaven is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in June32July21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In July, Bremerhaven is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in July37August21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Bremerhaven is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Bremerhaven is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in September8October13° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Bremerhaven is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in October8November8° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Bremerhaven is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
Bremerhaven in November6December5° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Bremerhaven is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bremerhaven.
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Bremerhaven vs. Wilhelmshaven
In October the holiday weather in Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven is about equally good (score 8 vs. 9). During the day Wilhelmshaven is 1 °C warmer than Bremerhaven. The sea in Wilhelmshaven is 1 °C warmer. Wilhelmshaven gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bremerhaven | Wilhelmshaven |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Bremerhaven ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hanover14°45
- 2Münster14°45
- 3Wolfsburg14°45
- 4Lüneburg14°44
- 5Brunswick14°44
- 6Osnabrück14°43
- 7Oldenburg14°42
- 8Bremen14°42
- 21BremerhavenThis page13°13°8
Planning a trip to Bremerhaven
Weather for your travel dates
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Bremerhaven 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.
Bremerhaven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 650 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 Bremerhaven
When is the best time to visit Bremerhaven?
The best time to visit Bremerhaven is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bremerhaven?
The sea temperature in Bremerhaven ranges from 3.9 °C in February to 19.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bremerhaven in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bremerhaven?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Bremerhaven?
Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 96 mm. The driest month is March with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bremerhaven get?
Bremerhaven gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bremerhaven in?
Bremerhaven uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bremerhaven?
A nonstop flight from London to Bremerhaven takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bremerhaven?
Bremerhaven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 35, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 6.
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