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Ingolstadt weather & best time to visit

City break

Ingolstadt at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 26°
Sunshine a year
1,790 h
Rain a year
751 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
379 m

Climate in Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Ingolstadt is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ingolstadt

The best time to visit Ingolstadt is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 82 mm.

Ingolstadt through the seasons

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

Ingolstadt in spring

Mar – May

57

Fair

  • 10–19 °C by day
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Ingolstadt in summer

Jun – Aug

77

Good

  • 23–26 °C by day
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Ingolstadt in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 8–20 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Ingolstadt in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • 2.0 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:3318:27

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 07:13–08:16 · evening 17:44–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 07:01–07:13 · evening 18:47–18:59

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 Ingolstadt compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°11°
Night-time low9°5°
Daylight11.7 h10.0 h

What is the weather like in Ingolstadt in October?

In October, Ingolstadt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 54 min07:33 – 18:27
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 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 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %

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 Ingolstadt

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 Ingolstadt: score 78 against 50. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Ingolstadt
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score5078better
Daytime high14°23°
Night-time low7°13°
Sunshine3.8 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days10better12
Rainfall56 mmbetter72 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ingolstadt month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January3° · 1.7 h

In January, Ingolstadt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in January
17February5° · 3.0 h

In February, Ingolstadt is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in February
28March10° · 4.5 h

In March, Ingolstadt is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in March
69April16° · 7.0 h

In April, Ingolstadt is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in April
73May19° · 7.0 h

In May, Ingolstadt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in May
78June23° · 7.5 h

In June, Ingolstadt is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in June
77July26° · 7.9 h

In July, Ingolstadt is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in July
77August25° · 7.2 h

In August, Ingolstadt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in August
76September20° · 5.7 h

In September, Ingolstadt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in September
50October14° · 3.8 h

In October, Ingolstadt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in October
16November8° · 1.9 h

In November, Ingolstadt is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in November
13December4° · 1.4 h

In December, Ingolstadt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ingolstadt

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°

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

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), 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 14°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan153°−2°1.7 h1156
FebruaryFeb175°−1°3.0 h1047
MarchMar2810°2°4.5 h1151
AprilApr6916°6°7.0 h1047
MayMay7319°9°7.0 h1481
JuneJun7823°13°7.5 h1272
JulyJul7726°15°7.9 h1382
AugustAug7725°14°7.2 h1281
SeptemberSep7620°11°5.7 h1063
OctoberOct5014°7°3.8 h1056
NovemberNov168°3°1.9 h1057
DecemberDec134°0°1.4 h1259

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

48.77° N, 11.42° E · 379 m · Europe/Berlin

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ingolstadt

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

Per year
1,790 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Ingolstadt, 35 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Ingolstadt: 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
751 mm on 135 days
Wettest month
Jul · 82 mm
Driest month
Feb · 47 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 56 mm

In October, Ingolstadt has about 10 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ingolstadt

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 55 min
Fair skin
about 70 min
Light brown skin
about 95 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ingolstadt

How breezy and how cloudy Ingolstadt 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 · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Ingolstadt typically peaks at 14 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
Nov · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Ingolstadt: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ingolstadt

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

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Jul · 26 °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 14 °C

In October, Ingolstadt has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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

Snow in Ingolstadt

Snow is possible in Ingolstadt, 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
13 days
Fresh snow a year
44 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Ingolstadt.

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 Ingolstadt

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ingolstadt 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.

Ingolstadt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    GoodBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 1.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 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
900 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.

Good to know: Germany

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+49
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Ingolstadt vs Regensburg

In October the holiday weather in Ingolstadt and Regensburg is about equally good (score 50 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Regensburg as in Ingolstadt. Regensburg gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Ingolstadt vs Regensburg, in October
in OctoberIngolstadtRegensburg
Holiday weather score5049
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h3 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberIngolstadt 14°Regensburg 14°
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In October, Ingolstadt ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Backnang16°55
  3. 3Bad Tölz15°53
  4. 4Ludwigsburg15°53
  5. 5Munich15°51
  6. 6Bad Mergentheim15°51
  7. 7IngolstadtThis page14°50
  8. 8Rosenheim15°50
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Frequently asked questions about Ingolstadt

When is the best time to visit Ingolstadt?

The best time to visit Ingolstadt 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 Ingolstadt?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Ingolstadt?

Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 82 mm. The driest month is February with 47 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ingolstadt get?

Ingolstadt gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Ingolstadt in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Ingolstadt?

A nonstop flight from London to Ingolstadt takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ingolstadt?

Ingolstadt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 74, summer holidays 77, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 14.