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Hanau weather & best time to visit

City break

Hanau at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 27°
Sunshine a year
1,720 h
Rain a year
683 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
107 m

Climate in Hanau

Hanau has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Hanau is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hanau

The best time to visit Hanau is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is December with 65 mm of precipitation.

Hanau through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hanau in spring

Mar – May

65

Good

  • 12–21 °C by day
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Hanau in summer

Jun – Aug

81

Excellent

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Hanau in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 10–22 °C by day
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Hanau in winter

Dec – Feb

13

Poor

  • 5–7 °C by day
  • 1.9 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Jan

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hanau for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

54

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:4418:35

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 07:24–08:29 · evening 17:51–18:55
Blue hour
Morning 07:12–07:24 · evening 18:55–19:08

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 Hanau compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°13°
Night-time low8°5°
Daylight11.7 h9.9 h

What is the weather like in Hanau in October?

In October, Hanau is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanau.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 51 min07:44 – 18:35
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 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+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %

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

Compare two months in Hanau

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Hanau: score 83 against 54. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Hanau
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score5483better
Daytime high16°24°
Night-time low7°13°
Sunshine3.3 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days1110better
Rainfall59 mm55 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hanau month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January5° · 1.7 h

In January, Hanau is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in January
15February7° · 2.8 h

In February, Hanau is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in February
38March12° · 4.4 h

In March, Hanau is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in March
77April18° · 6.4 h

In April, Hanau is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in April
79May21° · 7.0 h

In May, Hanau is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in May
83June24° · 7.5 h

In June, Hanau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in June
79July27° · 7.5 h

In July, Hanau is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in July
82August26° · 7.2 h

In August, Hanau is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in August
79September22° · 5.5 h

In September, Hanau is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in September
54October16° · 3.3 h

In October, Hanau is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in October
22November10° · 1.7 h

In November, Hanau is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in November
10December6° · 1.3 h

In December, Hanau is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanau.

Hanau in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Hanau

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°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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.

OctoberDay 16°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan135°0°1.7 h1259
FebruaryFeb157°0°2.8 h1153
MarchMar3812°2°4.4 h1152
AprilApr7718°5°6.4 h1045
MayMay7921°9°7.0 h1165
JuneJun8324°13°7.5 h1055
JulyJul7927°15°7.5 h1162
AugustAug8226°14°7.2 h1057
SeptemberSep7922°10°5.5 h953
OctoberOct5416°7°3.3 h1159
NovemberNov2210°4°1.7 h1260
DecemberDec106°1°1.3 h1465

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

Sunshine hours in Hanau

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.3 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 31 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Hanau, 31 % 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

Rain in Hanau: 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.

Per year
683 mm on 130 days
Wettest month
Dec · 65 mm
Driest month
Apr · 45 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 59 mm

In October, Hanau has about 11 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Hanau

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 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 60 min
Fair skin
about 80 min
Light brown skin
about 110 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hanau

How breezy and how cloudy Hanau 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Hanau typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Hanau: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Hanau

How often the day gets hot in Hanau (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
16 days
Hottest month
Jul · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 16 °C

In October, Hanau 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

Snow in Hanau

Snow is possible in Hanau, 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 days a year
8 days
Fresh snow a year
25 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Hanau.

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.

Planning a trip to Hanau

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hanau 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.

Hanau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    65

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    80

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    54

    Fair

    • 16 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • 1.5 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.

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Hanau vs Frankfurt

In October the holiday weather in Hanau and Frankfurt is about equally good (score 54 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Frankfurt as in Hanau.

Hanau vs Frankfurt, in October
in OctoberHanauFrankfurt
Holiday weather score5453
Daytime high16°16°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberHanau 16°Frankfurt 16°
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Hanau ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Worms16°55
  4. 4Landau in der Pfalz16°55
  5. 5HanauThis page16°54
  6. 6Mannheim16°54
  7. 7Heidelberg16°54
  8. 8Speyer16°54
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Frequently asked questions about Hanau

When is the best time to visit Hanau?

The best time to visit Hanau 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 Hanau?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Hanau?

The wettest month is December with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 45 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hanau get?

Hanau gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Hanau in?

Hanau is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hanau?

A nonstop flight from London to Hanau takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 670 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hanau?

Hanau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 80, summer holidays 81, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 12.