AI-generatedHahndorf at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 431 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 341 m
Climate in Hahndorf
Hahndorf has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Hahndorf is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hahndorf
The best time to visit Hahndorf is from September to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to December. The wettest month is September with 52 mm of precipitation.
Hahndorf through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hahndorf in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Hahndorf in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Hahndorf in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Hahndorf in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Aug – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: September – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3319:28
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 06:17–07:07 · evening 18:54–19:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:17 · evening 19:44–19:54
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 Hahndorf compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Hahndorf in October?
In October, Hahndorf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 55 min06:33 – 19:28
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Hahndorf
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Hahndorf: score 98 against 92. In March, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. March has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hahndorf month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · 10.3 h
In January, Hahndorf is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in January91February28° · 9.9 h
In February, Hahndorf is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in February98March25° · 8.4 h
In March, Hahndorf is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in March91April22° · 6.9 h
In April, Hahndorf is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in April80May18° · 5.3 h
In May, Hahndorf is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in May61June15° · 4.3 h
In June, Hahndorf is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in June56July14° · 4.7 h
In July, Hahndorf is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in July65August15° · 5.9 h
In August, Hahndorf is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in August83September18° · 6.7 h
In September, Hahndorf is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in September92October21° · 8.1 h
In October, Hahndorf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in October95November24° · 9.2 h
In November, Hahndorf is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in November98December26° · 9.4 h
In December, Hahndorf is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hahndorf.
Hahndorf in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hahndorf
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 July (6°), the warmest in January (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, 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 | 90 | 28° | 13° | 10.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 28° | 13° | 9.9 h | 3 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 25° | 11° | 8.4 h | 4 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 22° | 9° | 6.9 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 80 | 18° | 8° | 5.3 h | 8 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 15° | 6° | 4.3 h | 9 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 14° | 6° | 4.7 h | 10 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 15° | 6° | 5.9 h | 11 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 18° | 7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 21° | 8° | 8.1 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 24° | 10° | 9.2 h | 6 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 26° | 12° | 9.4 h | 5 | 29 |
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 Hahndorf
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 8.1 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Hahndorf, 63 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Hahndorf: 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, Hahndorf has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hahndorf
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Hahndorf
How breezy and how cloudy Hahndorf 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 Hahndorf typically peaks at 21 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 49 % of the sky over Hahndorf: variable cloud, with about 8.1 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 Hahndorf
How often the day gets hot in Hahndorf (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, Hahndorf has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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
Planning a trip to Hahndorf
Weather for your travel dates
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Hahndorf 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.
Hahndorf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 10 min
- Distance
- 16,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Hahndorf compared
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Hahndorf vs Adelaide
In October the holiday weather in Hahndorf and Adelaide is about equally good (score 92 vs 92). During the day Adelaide is 1 °C warmer than Hahndorf.
| in October | Hahndorf | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Sep – Apr | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
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- 3Griffith25°96
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- 5HahndorfThis page21°92
- 6Shepparton22°92
- 7Horsham22°90
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Frequently asked questions about Hahndorf
When is the best time to visit Hahndorf?
The best time to visit Hahndorf is from September to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hahndorf?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Hahndorf?
The wettest month is September with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hahndorf get?
Hahndorf gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Hahndorf in?
Hahndorf is on UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hahndorf?
A nonstop flight from London to Hahndorf takes about 20 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,310 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hahndorf?
Hahndorf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 76, summer holidays 62, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 94.