AI-generatedKempten at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,148 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 681 m
Climate in Kempten
Kempten has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Kempten is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kempten
The best time to visit Kempten is from May to September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 133 mm.
Kempten through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kempten in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Kempten in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Kempten in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Kempten in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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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
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3618:33
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 07:17–08:18 · evening 17:51–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:17 · evening 18:52–19:04
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 Kempten 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 days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Kempten in October?
In October, Kempten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kempten.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:36 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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 Kempten
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 Kempten: score 70 against 49. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 79 mmbetter | 129 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kempten month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 2.7 h
In January, Kempten is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 75 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in January16February5° · 3.6 h
In February, Kempten is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in February24March10° · 4.7 h
In March, Kempten is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in March51April14° · 5.8 h
In April, Kempten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in April63May18° · 6.1 h
In May, Kempten is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 133 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in May68June22° · 6.8 h
In June, Kempten is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in June68July24° · 7.3 h
In July, Kempten is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in July70August24° · 7.0 h
In August, Kempten is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in August69September19° · 5.4 h
In September, Kempten is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in September49October14° · 4.0 h
In October, Kempten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in October16November8° · 2.8 h
In November, Kempten is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in November10December5° · 2.4 h
In December, Kempten is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kempten.
Kempten in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kempten
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 (−4°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | 12 | 4° | −4° | 2.7 h | 13 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | −4° | 3.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 10° | −1° | 4.7 h | 13 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 14° | 2° | 5.8 h | 13 | 79 |
| MayMay | 63 | 18° | 7° | 6.1 h | 17 | 133 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 22° | 11° | 6.8 h | 16 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 24° | 12° | 7.3 h | 16 | 131 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 24° | 12° | 7.0 h | 15 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 19° | 8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 14° | 5° | 4.0 h | 12 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 8° | 0° | 2.8 h | 12 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 5° | −3° | 2.4 h | 13 | 82 |
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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Sunshine hours in Kempten
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 4.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Kempten, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kempten: 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, Kempten has about 12 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kempten
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
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 Kempten
How breezy and how cloudy Kempten 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 Kempten typically peaks at 15 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 69 % of the sky over Kempten: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 Kempten
How often the day gets hot in Kempten (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, Kempten 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 in Kempten
When Kempten 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, Kempten has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Kempten
Weather for your travel dates
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Kempten 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.
Kempten has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.6 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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Kempten compared
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Kempten vs Memmingen
In October the holiday weather in Kempten and Memmingen is about equally good (score 49 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Memmingen as in Kempten. Memmingen gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kempten | Memmingen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Kempten ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kempten
When is the best time to visit Kempten?
The best time to visit Kempten 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 Kempten?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Kempten?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 133 mm. The driest month is February with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kempten get?
Kempten gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kempten in?
Kempten is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kempten?
A nonstop flight from London to Kempten takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kempten?
Kempten has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 64, summer holidays 69, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 11.