AI-generatedFrauenfeld at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,242 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 417 m
Climate in Frauenfeld
Frauenfeld 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 4 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Frauenfeld is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4118:39
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 07:22–08:23 · evening 17:57–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:22 · 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.
What is the weather like in Frauenfeld in October?
In October, Frauenfeld is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:41 – 18:39
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Frauenfeld
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Frauenfeld, 27 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 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 Frauenfeld
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 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 Frauenfeld: 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, Frauenfeld has about 12 rainy days with 92 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Frauenfeld
How breezy and how cloudy Frauenfeld 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 Frauenfeld typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Frauenfeld: 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 Frauenfeld
How often the day gets hot in Frauenfeld (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, Frauenfeld 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 Frauenfeld
When Frauenfeld is likely to be white: 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 Frauenfeld.
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 Frauenfeld
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 (−2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 11 | 4° | −2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | −1° | 2.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 10° | 1° | 4.2 h | 14 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 5° | 5.5 h | 13 | 88 |
| MayMay | 64 | 18° | 10° | 5.8 h | 16 | 131 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 22° | 14° | 6.8 h | 14 | 129 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 24° | 15° | 7.3 h | 15 | 132 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 24° | 15° | 6.6 h | 14 | 135 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 19° | 11° | 4.9 h | 12 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 7° | 3.0 h | 12 | 92 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 9° | 2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | −1° | 1.3 h | 14 | 96 |
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
47.56° N, 8.90° E · 417 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Frauenfeld
The best time to visit Frauenfeld is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from March to September and from November to January; the wettest month is August with 135 mm.
Frauenfeld through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Frauenfeld in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Frauenfeld in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Frauenfeld in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Frauenfeld in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Frauenfeld for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Frauenfeld
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 Frauenfeld: score 70 against 47. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 70better |
| Day high | 15° | 22° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 92 mmbetter | 129 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
Mar – Sep, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Frauenfeld month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 2 h
In January, Frauenfeld is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in January14February6° · 3 h
In February, Frauenfeld is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in February25March10° · 4 h
In March, Frauenfeld is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Frauenfeld 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 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in April64May18° · 6 h
In May, Frauenfeld is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in May70June22° · 7 h
In June, Frauenfeld is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in June70July24° · 7 h
In July, Frauenfeld is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 132 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in July70August24° · 7 h
In August, Frauenfeld is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in August69September19° · 5 h
In September, Frauenfeld is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in September47October15° · 3 h
In October, Frauenfeld is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in October14November9° · 2 h
In November, Frauenfeld is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
Frauenfeld in November8December5° · 1 h
In December, Frauenfeld is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frauenfeld.
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Frauenfeld vs. Stein am Rhein
In October the holiday weather in Frauenfeld and Stein am Rhein is about equally good (score 47 vs. 48). During the day it is about as warm in Stein am Rhein as in Frauenfeld.
| in October | Frauenfeld | Stein am Rhein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Frauenfeld ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Basel16°54
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- 20FrauenfeldThis page15°47
Planning a trip to Frauenfeld
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Frauenfeld 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.
Frauenfeld has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
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 30 min
- Distance
- 800 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 Frauenfeld
When is the best time to visit Frauenfeld?
The best time to visit Frauenfeld 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 Frauenfeld?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Frauenfeld?
Rain is most frequent from March to September and from November to January; the wettest month is August with 135 mm. The driest month is February with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Frauenfeld get?
Frauenfeld gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Frauenfeld in?
Frauenfeld uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Frauenfeld?
A nonstop flight from London to Frauenfeld takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Frauenfeld?
Frauenfeld has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 10.
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