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Kappeln weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Kappeln at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.7°
Sunshine a year
1,780 h
Rain a year
709 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Kappeln

Kappeln has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Kappeln is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kappeln

The best time to visit Kappeln is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 78 mm.

Kappeln through the seasons

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

Kappeln in spring

Mar – May

23

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Kappeln in summer

Jun – Aug

35

Poor

  • 19–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Kappeln in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Kappeln in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 4–6 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 1.6 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct, Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
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

9

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:4718:25

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 07:25–08:37 · evening 17:35–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 07:11–07:25 · evening 18:47–19:01

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 Kappeln 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 11° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°11°
Night-time low10°6°
Sea14°11°
Daylight11.7 h9.5 h

What is the weather like in Kappeln in October?

In October, Kappeln is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 38 min07:47 – 18:25
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 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+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %35 %

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 Kappeln

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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July has the better holiday weather in Kappeln: score 40 against 9. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Kappeln
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score940better
Daytime high13°22°
Night-time low8°13°
Sea12.8°17.9°
Sunshine3.6 h7.7 hbetter
Rainy days1313
Rainfall68 mmbetter78 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kappeln month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January5° · Sea 3° · 1.4 h

In January, Kappeln is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in January
10February4° · Sea 2° · 2.3 h

In February, Kappeln is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in February
16March7° · Sea 3° · 4.3 h

In March, Kappeln is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in March
26April11° · Sea 6° · 7.4 h

In April, Kappeln is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in April
27May16° · Sea 11° · 8.2 h

In May, Kappeln is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in May
27June19° · Sea 15° · 8.2 h

In June, Kappeln is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in June
40July22° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h

In July, Kappeln is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kappeln – and yet one of the best months here.

Kappeln in July
38August21° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h

In August, Kappeln is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln – and yet one of the best months here.

Kappeln in August
20September18° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h

In September, Kappeln is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in September
9October13° · Sea 13° · 3.6 h

In October, Kappeln is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in October
9November9° · Sea 9° · 1.9 h

In November, Kappeln is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in November
8December6° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h

In December, Kappeln is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kappeln.

Kappeln in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kappeln

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (14°). 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 8°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan85°0°3.1°1.4 h1258
FebruaryFeb104°0°2.4°2.3 h1150
MarchMar167°2°3.3°4.3 h1045
AprilApr2611°4°5.7°7.4 h1045
MayMay2716°8°11.2°8.2 h1160
JuneJun2719°11°15.4°8.2 h1268
JulyJul4022°13°17.9°7.7 h1378
AugustAug3821°14°18.7°6.8 h1371
SeptemberSep2018°11°16.4°5.6 h1056
OctoberOct913°8°12.8°3.6 h1368
NovemberNov99°5°9.1°1.9 h1253
DecemberDec86°2°4.9°1.1 h1258

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

54.66° N, 9.93° E · 12 m · Europe/Berlin

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Kappeln

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.8°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.8 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.8°8 in 10 years 11.8° – 13.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kappeln ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 18.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In November 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 17.4 and 19.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.1°0.9°5.1°cold
FebruaryFeb2.4°1.0°4.1°cold
MarchMar3.3°1.8°5.0°cold
AprilApr5.7°2.1°7.9°cold
MayMay11.2°10.1°12.4°cold
JuneJun15.4°14.0°16.6°cold
JulyJul17.9°16.2°20.0°fresh
AugustAug18.7°17.4°19.8°fresh
SeptemberSep16.4°15.2°17.6°cold
OctoberOct12.8°11.8°13.8°cold
NovemberNov9.1°7.7°10.4°cold
DecemberDec4.9°1.8°6.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kappeln

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

Per year
1,780 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.6 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Kappeln, 34 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Kappeln: 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
709 mm on 139 days
Wettest month
Jul · 78 mm
Driest month
Apr · 45 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 68 mm

In October, Kappeln has about 13 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Kappeln

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 90 min
Fair skin
about 115 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kappeln

How breezy and how cloudy Kappeln 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Kappeln typically peaks at 23 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: all year except Aug.

Clouds

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

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 59 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 3.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Kappeln: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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

Snow in Kappeln

Snow is possible in Kappeln, 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
7 days
Fresh snow a year
27 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 Kappeln.

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 Kappeln

Weather for your travel dates

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

Kappeln 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.

Kappeln has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    39

    PoorBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.3 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 25 min
Distance
780 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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Kappeln vs Eckernförde

In October the holiday weather in Kappeln and Eckernförde is about equally good (score 9 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Eckernförde as in Kappeln. The sea is about equally warm. Eckernförde gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Kappeln vs Eckernförde, in October
in OctoberKappelnEckernförde
Holiday weather score98
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine4 h3 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberKappeln 13°Eckernförde 13°
KappelnEckernförde
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Kappeln ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Lübeck14°45
  2. 2Lüneburg14°45
  3. 3Hamburg14°44
  4. 4Schwerin14°44
  5. 5Bremen14°44
  6. 6Oldenburg14°43
  7. 7Rostock13°13°42
  8. 8Soltau14°42
  9. 16KappelnThis page13°13°9
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Kappeln's – good alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions about Kappeln

When is the best time to visit Kappeln?

The best time to visit Kappeln 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 Kappeln?

The sea temperature in Kappeln ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 18.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Kappeln in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Kappeln?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Kappeln?

Rain is frequent in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 78 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kappeln get?

Kappeln gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Kappeln in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Kappeln?

A nonstop flight from London to Kappeln takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kappeln?

Kappeln has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 27, summer holidays 39, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 8.