AI-generatedGreifswald at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 632 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Greifswald
Greifswald has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Greifswald is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:12
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 07:10–08:21 · evening 17:23–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:10 · evening 18:34–18:48
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 Greifswald in October?
In October, Greifswald is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min07:32 – 18:12
- 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
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Greifswald
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.5 – 13.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Greifswald ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 19.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.0 and 20.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.8° | 0.8° | 4.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.2° | 0.6° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 0.9° | 4.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.1° | 8.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.6° | 9.8° | 13.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 14.1° | 17.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.5° | 16.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.5° | 18.0° | 20.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.9° | 15.5° | 18.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.5° | 13.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.4° | 7.4° | 9.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.8° | 3.8° | 6.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Greifswald
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 3.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Greifswald, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 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 Greifswald
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 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 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 Greifswald: 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, Greifswald has about 11 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Greifswald
How breezy and how cloudy Greifswald 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 Greifswald typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Greifswald: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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.
Snow in Greifswald
Snow is possible in Greifswald, 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Greifswald.
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 Greifswald
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 (15°). 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 3° | −1° | 2.8° | 1.5 h | 11 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | 0° | 2.2° | 2.4 h | 10 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 7° | 1° | 3.3° | 4.1 h | 9 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 12° | 4° | 6.7° | 6.6 h | 10 | 40 |
| MayMay | 26 | 17° | 9° | 11.6° | 7.9 h | 12 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 20° | 13° | 15.9° | 8.0 h | 11 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 22° | 15° | 18.5° | 7.8 h | 13 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 22° | 15° | 19.5° | 7.0 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 12° | 16.9° | 5.4 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 13° | 8° | 12.5° | 3.6 h | 11 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 4° | 8.4° | 1.7 h | 10 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 4° | 1° | 4.8° | 1.2 h | 11 | 45 |
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
54.09° N, 13.40° E · 2 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Greifswald
The best time to visit Greifswald is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 82 mm of precipitation.
Greifswald through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Greifswald in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Greifswald in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Greifswald in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Greifswald in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Greifswald for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Greifswald
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Greifswald: score 49 against 12. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 12 | 49better |
| Day high | 13° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 19.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 54 mmbetter | 69 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Greifswald month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Greifswald is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in January11February4° · Sea 2° · 2 h
In February, Greifswald is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in February16March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h
In March, Greifswald is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in March24April12° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Greifswald is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in April26May17° · Sea 12° · 8 h
In May, Greifswald is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in May34June20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In June, Greifswald is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in June46July22° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In July, Greifswald is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in July49August22° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In August, Greifswald is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in August21September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Greifswald is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in September12October13° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Greifswald is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in October11November8° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In November, Greifswald is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
Greifswald in November10December4° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In December, Greifswald is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greifswald.
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Greifswald vs. Stralsund
In October the holiday weather in Greifswald and Stralsund is about equally good (score 12 vs. 11). During the day it is about as warm in Stralsund as in Greifswald. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Greifswald | Stralsund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 12 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Greifswald
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Greifswald 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.
Greifswald has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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 Greifswald
When is the best time to visit Greifswald?
The best time to visit Greifswald is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Greifswald?
The sea temperature in Greifswald ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 19.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Greifswald in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Greifswald?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Greifswald?
The wettest month is July with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Greifswald get?
Greifswald gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Greifswald in?
Greifswald uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Greifswald?
A nonstop flight from London to Greifswald takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Greifswald?
Greifswald has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 28, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 12, Christmas holidays 10.
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