AI-generatedHeligoland at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 881 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 37 m
Climate in Heligoland
Heligoland has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Heligoland is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:5418:34
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 07:32–08:44 · evening 17:45–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:32 · evening 18:56–19:10
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 Heligoland in October?
In October, Heligoland is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:54 – 18:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 41 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %13 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Heligoland
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.3 – 15.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Heligoland ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From September to January 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 17.1 and 19.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.2° | 3.9° | 6.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.3° | 3.1° | 5.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.0° | 3.1° | 6.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.3° | 6.0° | 8.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.6° | 9.6° | 11.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 13.5° | 15.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.0° | 16.0° | 18.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.3° | 17.1° | 19.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 16.0° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.2° | 13.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.8° | 9.7° | 12.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.5° | 6.2° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Heligoland
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 3.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Heligoland, 32 % 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 Heligoland
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 110 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 Heligoland: 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, Heligoland has about 16 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Heligoland
How breezy and how cloudy Heligoland 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 Heligoland typically peaks at 41 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong wind.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Heligoland: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Heligoland
Snow is possible in Heligoland, 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 Heligoland.
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 Heligoland
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. 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 | 4 | 5° | 3° | 5.2° | 1.6 h | 15 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 4° | 3° | 4.3° | 2.6 h | 12 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 6° | 4° | 5.0° | 4.4 h | 10 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 8° | 6° | 7.3° | 6.8 h | 9 | 38 |
| MayMay | 30 | 12° | 10° | 10.6° | 8.1 h | 9 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 15° | 13° | 14.3° | 8.0 h | 10 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 18° | 16° | 17.0° | 8.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 19° | 17° | 18.3° | 7.3 h | 14 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 15 | 17° | 15° | 17.1° | 5.2 h | 13 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 13° | 11° | 14.2° | 3.4 h | 16 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 9° | 7° | 10.8° | 1.7 h | 17 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 7° | 4° | 7.5° | 1.2 h | 17 | 86 |
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
54.18° N, 7.89° E · 37 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Heligoland
The best time to visit Heligoland is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 111 mm.
Heligoland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Heligoland in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Heligoland in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Heligoland in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Heligoland in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Heligoland for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Heligoland
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Heligoland: score 30 against 4. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 30better |
| Day high | 13° | 12° |
| Night low | 11° | 10° |
| Sea | 14.2° | 10.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 47 mmbetter |
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
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Heligoland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January5° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In January, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 73 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 42 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in January9February4° · Sea 4° · 3 h
In February, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in February16March6° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In March, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in March26April8° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in April30May12° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Heligoland is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in May28June15° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In June, Heligoland is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in June25July18° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Heligoland is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in July25August19° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Heligoland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in August15September17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Heligoland is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in September4October13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In October, Heligoland is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in October2November9° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In November, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 98 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
Heligoland in November2December7° · Sea 8° · 1 h
In December, Heligoland is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 86 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 42 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heligoland.
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Heligoland vs. St. Peter-Ording
In October the holiday weather in Heligoland and St. Peter-Ording is about equally good (score 4 vs. 6). During the day it is about as warm in St. Peter-Ording as in Heligoland. The sea in St. Peter-Ording is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Heligoland | St. Peter-Ording |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 4 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Heligoland ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 30HeligolandThis page13°14°4
Planning a trip to Heligoland
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Heligoland 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.
Heligoland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 30) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 640 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 Heligoland
When is the best time to visit Heligoland?
The best time to visit Heligoland is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Heligoland?
The sea temperature in Heligoland ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Heligoland in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Heligoland?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 17 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Heligoland?
Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 111 mm. The driest month is April with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Heligoland get?
Heligoland gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Heligoland in?
Heligoland uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Heligoland?
A nonstop flight from London to Heligoland takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Heligoland?
Heligoland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 30) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 3.
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