AI-generatedJuist at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 860 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Juist
Juist has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Juist is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Juist
The best time to visit Juist is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May. Rain is frequent in June and from September to January; the wettest month is August with 95 mm.
Juist through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Juist in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Juist in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Juist in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Juist in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun, Sep – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – 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: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5718:38
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 07:35–08:46 · evening 17:50–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:35 · evening 19:00–19:13
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 Juist compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 12°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Sea | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Juist in October?
In October, Juist is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:57 – 18:38
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %
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
Compare two months in Juist
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Juist: score 36 against 7. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 36better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 16° |
| Sea | 13.8° | 18.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Juist month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January5° · Sea 5° · 1.6 h
In January, Juist is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in January9February5° · Sea 4° · 2.6 h
In February, Juist is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in February15March8° · Sea 5° · 4.5 h
In March, Juist is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in March24April12° · Sea 8° · 6.8 h
In April, Juist is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in April25May15° · Sea 11° · 7.8 h
In May, Juist is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in May23June18° · Sea 15° · 7.4 h
In June, Juist is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in June31July21° · Sea 18° · 7.6 h
In July, Juist is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist – and yet one of the best months here.
Juist in July36August21° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In August, Juist is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist – and yet one of the best months here.
Juist in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h
In September, Juist is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in September7October14° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h
In October, Juist is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in October5November9° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In November, Juist is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in November5December6° · Sea 7° · 1.4 h
In December, Juist is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juist.
Juist in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Juist
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 6 | 5° | 1° | 5.0° | 1.6 h | 14 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 5° | 2° | 4.3° | 2.6 h | 12 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 8° | 3° | 5.2° | 4.5 h | 11 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 12° | 6° | 7.8° | 6.8 h | 10 | 48 |
| MayMay | 25 | 15° | 10° | 11.3° | 7.8 h | 12 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 18° | 13° | 14.8° | 7.4 h | 12 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 21° | 16° | 17.5° | 7.6 h | 15 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 21° | 16° | 18.9° | 6.8 h | 15 | 95 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 13° | 17.3° | 5.2 h | 12 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 14° | 9° | 13.8° | 3.4 h | 14 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 9° | 5° | 10.1° | 1.9 h | 14 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 3° | 6.9° | 1.4 h | 14 | 74 |
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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Sea temperature in Juist
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.1 – 14.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Juist ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October 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 17.8 and 20.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.0° | 3.3° | 6.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.3° | 2.4° | 6.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.2° | 2.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.8° | 6.5° | 9.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 10.1° | 12.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.8° | 13.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.5° | 16.4° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.9° | 17.8° | 20.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.3° | 16.2° | 18.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.8° | 13.1° | 14.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 9.1° | 11.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.9° | 5.5° | 7.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Juist
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 Juist, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Juist: 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, Juist has about 14 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Juist
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 105 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 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 Juist
How breezy and how cloudy Juist 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 Juist typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Juist: 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.
Planning a trip to Juist
Weather for your travel dates
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Juist 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.
Juist has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 14 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 10 min
- Distance
- 560 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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Juist vs Norderney
In October the holiday weather in Juist and Norderney is about equally good (score 7 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Norderney as in Juist. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Juist | Norderney |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Juist
When is the best time to visit Juist?
The best time to visit Juist is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Juist?
The sea temperature in Juist ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Juist in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Juist?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Juist?
Rain is frequent in June and from September to January; the wettest month is August with 95 mm. The driest month is April with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Juist get?
Juist gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Juist in?
Juist is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Juist?
A nonstop flight from London to Juist takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Juist?
Juist has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 25, summer holidays 34, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 6.