AI-generatedDetmold at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 821 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 135 m
Climate in Detmold
Detmold has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Detmold is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Detmold
The best time to visit Detmold is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
Detmold through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Detmold in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Detmold in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Detmold in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Detmold in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
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
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4718:33
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 07:26–08:33 · evening 17:47–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:26 · 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.
October in Detmold compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Detmold in October?
In October, Detmold is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Detmold.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:47 – 18:33
- 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
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 Detmold
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 Detmold: score 75 against 41. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Detmold month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January5° · 1.7 h
In January, Detmold is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in January11February6° · 2.5 h
In February, Detmold is cold: daytime highs average 6 °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 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in February22March10° · 3.8 h
In March, Detmold is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in March56April15° · 5.5 h
In April, Detmold is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 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 Detmold.
Detmold in April74May19° · 6.2 h
In May, Detmold is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in May75June22° · 6.4 h
In June, Detmold is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in June70July24° · 6.4 h
In July, Detmold is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 Detmold.
Detmold in July71August24° · 6.0 h
In August, Detmold is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in August71September19° · 4.7 h
In September, Detmold is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 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 Detmold.
Detmold in September41October14° · 3.3 h
In October, Detmold is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in October15November9° · 1.7 h
In November, Detmold is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Detmold.
Detmold in November8December6° · 1.3 h
In December, Detmold is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 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 Detmold.
Detmold in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Detmold
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 (13°). 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 | 8 | 5° | 0° | 1.7 h | 14 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6° | 0° | 2.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 10° | 2° | 3.8 h | 13 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 5° | 5.5 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 74 | 19° | 8° | 6.2 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 22° | 11° | 6.4 h | 11 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 24° | 13° | 6.4 h | 14 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 24° | 13° | 6.0 h | 13 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 19° | 10° | 4.7 h | 11 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 7° | 3.3 h | 14 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 9° | 4° | 1.7 h | 13 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 6° | 1° | 1.3 h | 15 | 77 |
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
51.94° N, 8.87° E · 135 m · Europe/Berlin
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Detmold
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 10.8 hours of daylight in Detmold, 31 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Detmold: 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, Detmold has about 14 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Detmold
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 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 Detmold
How breezy and how cloudy Detmold 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 Detmold typically peaks at 19 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 72 % of the sky over Detmold: 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 Detmold
How often the day gets hot in Detmold (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, Detmold 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 Detmold
Snow is possible in Detmold, 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 Detmold.
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 Detmold
Weather for your travel dates
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Detmold 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.
Detmold has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 640 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.
Good to know: Germany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +49
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Detmold vs Bad Salzuflen
In October the holiday weather in Detmold and Bad Salzuflen is about equally good (score 41 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Bad Salzuflen as in Detmold.
| in October | Detmold | Bad Salzuflen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Detmold ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Detmold
When is the best time to visit Detmold?
The best time to visit Detmold 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 Detmold?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Detmold?
Rain is frequent 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 Detmold get?
Detmold gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Detmold in?
Detmold is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Detmold?
A nonstop flight from London to Detmold takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Detmold?
Detmold 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 46, May half-term 74, summer holidays 71, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 8.