AI-generatedDiessenhofen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 921 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 406 m
Climate in Diessenhofen
Diessenhofen has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Diessenhofen is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Diessenhofen
The best time to visit Diessenhofen is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. Rain is frequent in March and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 99 mm.
Diessenhofen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Diessenhofen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Diessenhofen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Diessenhofen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Diessenhofen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
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
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°
07:4218:39
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 07:23–08:24 · evening 17:57–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:58–19:10
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 Diessenhofen 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 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Diessenhofen in October?
In October, Diessenhofen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:42 – 18:39
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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 Diessenhofen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Diessenhofen: score 73 against 49. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 71 mmbetter | 93 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Diessenhofen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 1.4 h
In January, Diessenhofen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in January16February6° · 2.7 h
In February, Diessenhofen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in February34March11° · 4.2 h
In March, Diessenhofen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in March65April16° · 5.5 h
In April, Diessenhofen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in April66May20° · 5.9 h
In May, Diessenhofen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in May71June24° · 6.8 h
In June, Diessenhofen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in June73July26° · 7.1 h
In July, Diessenhofen is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in July73August25° · 6.6 h
In August, Diessenhofen 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 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in August73September20° · 5.0 h
In September, Diessenhofen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in September49October14° · 2.8 h
In October, Diessenhofen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in October14November8° · 1.4 h
In November, Diessenhofen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in November11December4° · 1.1 h
In December, Diessenhofen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Diessenhofen.
Diessenhofen in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Diessenhofen
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 12 | 4° | −1° | 1.4 h | 12 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | −1° | 2.7 h | 11 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 2° | 4.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 16° | 5° | 5.5 h | 12 | 70 |
| MayMay | 66 | 20° | 9° | 5.9 h | 15 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 14 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 26° | 15° | 7.1 h | 14 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 25° | 14° | 6.6 h | 13 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 11° | 5.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 14° | 7° | 2.8 h | 12 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 8° | 3° | 1.4 h | 11 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 4° | −1° | 1.1 h | 13 | 76 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Diessenhofen
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 2.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Diessenhofen, 25 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Diessenhofen: 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, Diessenhofen has about 12 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Diessenhofen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
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 Diessenhofen
How breezy and how cloudy Diessenhofen 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 Diessenhofen typically peaks at 12 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 71 % of the sky over Diessenhofen: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Diessenhofen
How often the day gets hot in Diessenhofen (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, Diessenhofen 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 Diessenhofen
Snow is possible in Diessenhofen, 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 Diessenhofen.
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 Diessenhofen
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Diessenhofen 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.
Diessenhofen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 13 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 25 min
- Distance
- 780 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.
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Diessenhofen vs Schaffhausen
In October the holiday weather in Diessenhofen and Schaffhausen is about equally good (score 49 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Schaffhausen as in Diessenhofen.
| in October | Diessenhofen | Schaffhausen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Diessenhofen
When is the best time to visit Diessenhofen?
The best time to visit Diessenhofen 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 Diessenhofen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Diessenhofen?
Rain is frequent in March and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 99 mm. The driest month is February with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Diessenhofen get?
Diessenhofen gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Diessenhofen in?
Diessenhofen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Diessenhofen?
A nonstop flight from London to Diessenhofen takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Diessenhofen?
Diessenhofen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 67, summer holidays 73, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 12.