AI-generatedHof at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 797 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 491 m
Climate in Hof
Hof has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Hof is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hof
The best time to visit Hof is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in March and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 94 mm.
Hof through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hof in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Hof in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Hof in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–18 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Hof in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
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, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hof for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3318:23
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 07:13–08:17 · evening 17:39–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:13 · evening 18:43–18:56
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 Hof compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Hof in October?
In October, Hof is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:33 – 18:23
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
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 Hof
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 Hof: score 74 against 36. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 63 mmbetter | 80 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hof month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January2° · 1.5 h
In January, Hof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in January15February3° · 2.7 h
In February, Hof is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in February14March8° · 3.9 h
In March, Hof is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in March52April13° · 6.0 h
In April, Hof is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in April70May18° · 6.6 h
In May, Hof is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in May74June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Hof is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in June71July23° · 7.2 h
In July, Hof is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in July74August23° · 6.9 h
In August, Hof is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in August73September18° · 5.3 h
In September, Hof is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in September36October12° · 3.4 h
In October, Hof is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in October15November6° · 1.6 h
In November, Hof is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in November11December3° · 1.2 h
In December, Hof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hof.
Hof in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hof
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 2° | −3° | 1.5 h | 13 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 3° | −3° | 2.7 h | 11 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 8° | 0° | 3.9 h | 13 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 13° | 3° | 6.0 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 70 | 18° | 7° | 6.6 h | 13 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 23° | 13° | 7.2 h | 15 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 18° | 9° | 5.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 12° | 5° | 3.4 h | 12 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 6° | 1° | 1.6 h | 11 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 3° | −2° | 1.2 h | 13 | 59 |
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
50.31° N, 11.91° E · 491 m · Europe/Berlin
Sunshine hours in Hof
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 10.8 hours of daylight in Hof, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hof: 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, Hof has about 12 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hof
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 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 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 and clouds in Hof
How breezy and how cloudy Hof 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 Hof typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Hof: 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.
Heat and humidity in Hof
How often the day gets hot in Hof (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, Hof has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 Hof
When Hof 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 Hof.
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 Hof
Weather for your travel dates
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Hof 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.
Hof has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.4 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 35 min
- Distance
- 880 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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Hof vs Aš
In October the holiday weather in Hof and Aš is about equally good (score 36 vs 33). During the day it is about as warm in Aš as in Hof.
| in October | Hof | Aš |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Hof ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Hof
When is the best time to visit Hof?
The best time to visit Hof 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 Hof?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Hof?
Rain is frequent in March and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 94 mm. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hof get?
Hof gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hof in?
Hof is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hof?
A nonstop flight from London to Hof takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hof?
Hof has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 71, summer holidays 73, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 11.