AI-generatedCochem at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,560 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 110 m
Climate in Cochem
Cochem has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Cochem is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cochem
The best time to visit Cochem is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 76 mm.
Cochem through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cochem in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Cochem in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Cochem in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Cochem in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5118:42
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 07:31–08:36 · evening 17:58–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:31 · evening 19:02–19:15
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 Cochem compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Cochem in October?
In October, Cochem is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochem.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:51 – 18:42
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cochem
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 Cochem: score 78 against 51. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cochem month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 1.5 h
In January, Cochem is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in January14February7° · 2.5 h
In February, Cochem is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in February33March11° · 4.0 h
In March, Cochem is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in March70April16° · 5.9 h
In April, Cochem is mild: daytime highs average 16 °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 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in April75May20° · 6.5 h
In May, Cochem is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in May78June23° · 6.9 h
In June, Cochem is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in June73July25° · 6.8 h
In July, Cochem is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in July74August25° · 6.6 h
In August, Cochem is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in August74September21° · 5.0 h
In September, Cochem is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in September51October15° · 3.0 h
In October, Cochem is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in October19November10° · 1.5 h
In November, Cochem is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in November8December6° · 1.1 h
In December, Cochem is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cochem.
Cochem in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cochem
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 5° | 0° | 1.5 h | 13 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 7° | 0° | 2.5 h | 12 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 11° | 3° | 4.0 h | 13 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 16° | 5° | 5.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 9° | 6.5 h | 12 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 25° | 14° | 6.8 h | 13 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 25° | 14° | 6.6 h | 12 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 21° | 11° | 5.0 h | 10 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 15° | 7° | 3.0 h | 13 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 4° | 1.5 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 6° | 1° | 1.1 h | 14 | 73 |
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
50.15° N, 7.16° E · 110 m · Europe/Berlin
Sunshine hours in Cochem
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 3.0 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Cochem, 28 % 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 in Cochem: 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, Cochem has about 13 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cochem
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 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 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 and clouds in Cochem
How breezy and how cloudy Cochem 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 Cochem typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Cochem: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Cochem
How often the day gets hot in Cochem (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, Cochem 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 Cochem
Snow is possible in Cochem, 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 Cochem.
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 Cochem
Weather for your travel dates
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Cochem 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.
Cochem has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.3 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 10 min
- Distance
- 550 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.
Compare & alternatives
Cochem compared
Put Cochem side by side with another destination.
Cochem vs Koblenz
In October the holiday weather in Cochem and Koblenz is about equally good (score 51 vs 55). During the day Koblenz is 1 °C warmer than Cochem.
| in October | Cochem | Koblenz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Cochem ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Bad Dürkheim16°58
- 2Worms16°55
- 3Landau in der Pfalz16°55
- 4Bonn16°54
- 5Mannheim16°54
- 6Hanau16°54
- 7Frankfurt16°53
- 8Neustadt an der Weinstraße16°53
- 10CochemThis page15°51
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Frequently asked questions about Cochem
When is the best time to visit Cochem?
The best time to visit Cochem is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cochem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Cochem?
Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cochem get?
Cochem gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Cochem in?
Cochem is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cochem?
A nonstop flight from London to Cochem takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cochem?
Cochem has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 76, summer holidays 74, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 9.