AI-generatedDortmund at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 936 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 96 m
Climate in Dortmund
Dortmund has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Dortmund is rather dull; July 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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5218:39
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 07:31–08:38 · evening 17:53–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:31 · evening 19:00–19:13
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 Dortmund in October?
In October, Dortmund is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dortmund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:52 – 18:39
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 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+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Dortmund
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 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Dortmund, 32 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Dortmund
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 85 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 Dortmund: 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, Dortmund has about 13 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dortmund
How breezy and how cloudy Dortmund 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 Dortmund typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Dortmund: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Dortmund
How often the day gets hot in Dortmund (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, Dortmund 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 Dortmund
Snow is possible in Dortmund, 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 Dortmund.
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 Dortmund
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 | 7 | 5° | 0° | 1.7 h | 15 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6° | 1° | 2.6 h | 13 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 10° | 2° | 4.1 h | 13 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 5° | 5.7 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 71 | 18° | 9° | 6.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 21° | 13° | 6.5 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 23° | 14° | 6.6 h | 15 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 23° | 14° | 6.2 h | 14 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 19° | 12° | 5.0 h | 12 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 14° | 8° | 3.5 h | 13 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 9° | 4° | 2.0 h | 15 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 6° | 2° | 1.5 h | 15 | 84 |
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
51.51° N, 7.47° E · 96 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Dortmund
The best time to visit Dortmund is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to March; the wettest month is July with 97 mm.
Dortmund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dortmund in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Dortmund in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Dortmund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Dortmund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dortmund for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dortmund
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 Dortmund: score 74 against 43. 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 | 43 | 74better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug, Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Dortmund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · 2 h
In January, Dortmund is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in January11February6° · 3 h
In February, Dortmund is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in February23March10° · 4 h
In March, Dortmund is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Dortmund 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 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in April71May18° · 7 h
In May, Dortmund 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 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in May74June21° · 7 h
In June, Dortmund is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in June68July23° · 7 h
In July, Dortmund is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in July70August23° · 6 h
In August, Dortmund 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 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in August70September19° · 5 h
In September, Dortmund is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in September43October14° · 4 h
In October, Dortmund is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in October13November9° · 2 h
In November, Dortmund 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. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dortmund.
Dortmund in November7December6° · 2 h
In December, Dortmund is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dortmund.
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Dortmund vs. Gelsenkirchen
In October the holiday weather in Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is about equally good (score 43 vs. 46). During the day Gelsenkirchen is 1 °C warmer than Dortmund.
| in October | Dortmund | Gelsenkirchen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Dortmund ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 18DortmundThis page14°43
Planning a trip to Dortmund
Weather for your travel dates
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Dortmund 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.
Dortmund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 15 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.
Frequently asked questions about Dortmund
When is the best time to visit Dortmund?
The best time to visit Dortmund 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 Dortmund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Dortmund?
Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to March; the wettest month is July with 97 mm. The driest month is April with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dortmund get?
Dortmund gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Dortmund in?
Dortmund uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dortmund?
A nonstop flight from London to Dortmund takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dortmund?
Dortmund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 7.
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