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Konstanz, Lake Constance

Nature escape

Konstanz, Lake Constance at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 23°
Sunshine a year
1,780 h
Rain a year
1,137 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
402 m

Climate in Konstanz, Lake Constance

Konstanz, Lake Constance 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 4 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Konstanz, Lake Constance is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

51

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:4018:37

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

What is the weather like in Konstanz, Lake Constance in October?

In October, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 57 min07:40 – 18:37
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
72 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Berlin

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Konstanz, Lake Constance

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
Jul · 8.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.3 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 30 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Konstanz, Lake Constance, 30 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Konstanz, Lake Constance

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 8).

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 it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Konstanz, Lake Constance: 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
1,137 mm on 162 days
Wettest month
Jul · 133 mm
Driest month
Feb · 64 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 84 mm

In October, Konstanz, Lake Constance has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan124°−2°1.7 h1272
FebruaryFeb146°−2°3.0 h1264
MarchMar2510°2°4.8 h1375
AprilApr5714°6°6.4 h1278
MayMay6818°11°7.0 h16121
JuneJun7222°15°7.8 h15120
JulyJul7223°16°8.2 h16133
AugustAug7223°16°7.5 h15127
SeptemberSep7119°13°5.5 h1295
OctoberOct5115°8°3.3 h1284
NovemberNov148°3°1.8 h1384
DecemberDec95°0°1.4 h1484

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)

47.66° N, 9.18° E · 402 m · Europe/Berlin

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Konstanz, Lake Constance

The best time to visit Konstanz, Lake Constance is from May to September. Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 133 mm.

Konstanz, Lake Constance through the seasons

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

Konstanz, Lake Constance in spring

Mar – May

50

Fair

  • 10–18 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Konstanz, Lake Constance in summer

Jun – Aug

72

Good

  • 22–23 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Konstanz, Lake Constance in autumn

Sep – Nov

45

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Konstanz, Lake Constance in winter

Dec – Feb

12

Poor

  • 4–6 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Konstanz, Lake Constance for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

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 – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Konstanz, Lake Constance month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January4° · 2 h

In January, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in January
14February6° · 3 h

In February, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in February
25March10° · 5 h

In March, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in March
57April14° · 6 h

In April, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in April
68May18° · 7 h

In May, Konstanz, Lake Constance is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in May
72June22° · 8 h

In June, Konstanz, Lake Constance is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in June
72July23° · 8 h

In July, Konstanz, Lake Constance is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 133 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in July
72August23° · 8 h

In August, Konstanz, Lake Constance is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in August
71September19° · 6 h

In September, Konstanz, Lake Constance is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in September
51October15° · 3 h

In October, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in October
14November8° · 2 h

In November, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in November
9December5° · 1 h

In December, Konstanz, Lake Constance is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konstanz, Lake Constance.

Konstanz, Lake Constance in December
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Konstanz vs. Lucerne

In October the holiday weather in Konstanz and Lucerne is about equally good (score 51 vs. 50). During the day it is about as warm in Lucerne as in Konstanz.

Konstanz vs. Lucerne, in October
in OctoberKonstanzLucerne
Holiday score5150
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1213
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKonstanz 15°Lucerne 15°
KonstanzLucerne
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Konstanz, Lake Constance ranks 3 of 14 destinations in this country.

  1. Berchtesgaden14°56
  2. 2Garmisch-Partenkirchen14°55
  3. 3KonstanzThis page15°51
  4. 4Dresden14°49
  5. 5Munich14°48
  6. 6Berlin14°46
  7. 7Hamburg14°42
  8. 8Timmendorfer Strand13°13°11
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Planning a trip to Konstanz, Lake Constance

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Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 30 min
Distance
810 km
Time zone
UTC+2

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Konstanz, Lake Constance

When is the best time to visit Konstanz, Lake Constance?

The best time to visit Konstanz, Lake Constance 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 Konstanz, Lake Constance?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Konstanz, Lake Constance?

Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 133 mm. The driest month is February with 64 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Konstanz, Lake Constance get?

Konstanz, Lake Constance gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Konstanz, Lake Constance in?

Konstanz, Lake Constance uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Konstanz, Lake Constance?

A nonstop flight from London to Konstanz, Lake Constance takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.

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