AI-generatedEguisheim at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 841 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 210 m
Climate in Eguisheim
Eguisheim 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 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Eguisheim is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4818:44
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 07:29–08:31 · evening 18:02–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:29 · evening 19:04–19:16
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 Eguisheim in October?
In October, Eguisheim is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:48 – 18:44
- 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
- 67 %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/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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
Sunshine hours in Eguisheim
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 3.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Eguisheim, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 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 Eguisheim
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 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 min
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 Eguisheim: 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, Eguisheim has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Eguisheim
How breezy and how cloudy Eguisheim 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 Eguisheim typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Eguisheim: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Eguisheim
How often the day gets hot in Eguisheim (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, Eguisheim has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Eguisheim
Snow is possible in Eguisheim, 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 Eguisheim.
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 Eguisheim
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (16°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 5° | −1° | 2.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 7° | −1° | 3.5 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 11° | 2° | 5.0 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 15° | 5° | 6.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| MayMay | 71 | 19° | 10° | 6.8 h | 14 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 23° | 14° | 7.8 h | 13 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 25° | 16° | 8.1 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 25° | 16° | 7.5 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 12° | 6.0 h | 10 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 16° | 8° | 3.9 h | 11 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 9° | 3° | 2.4 h | 12 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 0° | 2.0 h | 13 | 79 |
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
48.04° N, 7.31° E · 210 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Eguisheim
The best time to visit Eguisheim is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to October. Rain is most frequent from May to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 83 mm.
Eguisheim through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Eguisheim in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Eguisheim in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Eguisheim in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Eguisheim in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Eguisheim for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Eguisheim
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 Eguisheim: score 79 against 60. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 79better |
| Day high | 16° | 25° |
| Night low | 8° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 75 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
Apr, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Eguisheim month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January5° · 2 h
In January, Eguisheim is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in January18February7° · 4 h
In February, Eguisheim is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in February38March11° · 5 h
In March, Eguisheim is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in March66April15° · 6 h
In April, Eguisheim is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in April71May19° · 7 h
In May, Eguisheim is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in May78June23° · 8 h
In June, Eguisheim is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in June79July25° · 8 h
In July, Eguisheim is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in July78August25° · 8 h
In August, Eguisheim is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in August77September20° · 6 h
In September, Eguisheim is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 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 Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in September60October16° · 4 h
In October, Eguisheim is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in October20November9° · 2 h
In November, Eguisheim is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
Eguisheim in November10December6° · 2 h
In December, Eguisheim is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eguisheim.
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Eguisheim vs. Colmar
In October the holiday weather in Eguisheim and Colmar is about equally good (score 60 vs. 61). During the day it is about as warm in Colmar as in Eguisheim.
| in October | Eguisheim | Colmar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Eguisheim
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Eguisheim 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.
Eguisheim has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.2 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 20 min
- Distance
- 670 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 Eguisheim
When is the best time to visit Eguisheim?
The best time to visit Eguisheim 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 Eguisheim?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Eguisheim?
Rain is most frequent from May to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 83 mm. The driest month is February with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Eguisheim get?
Eguisheim gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Eguisheim in?
Eguisheim uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Eguisheim?
A nonstop flight from London to Eguisheim takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Eguisheim?
Eguisheim has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 11.
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