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Krefeld weather & best time to visit

City break

Krefeld at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
1,600 h
Rain a year
853 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
43 m

Climate in Krefeld

Krefeld has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Krefeld is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Krefeld

The best time to visit Krefeld is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is July with 87 mm.

Krefeld through the seasons

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

Krefeld in spring

Mar – May

56

Fair

  • 11–20 °C by day
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Krefeld in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Krefeld in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

  • 10–20 °C by day
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Krefeld in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 6–7 °C by day
  • 2.0 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Krefeld 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

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:5618:43

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 07:35–08:41 · evening 17:58–19:04
Blue hour
Morning 07:22–07:35 · evening 19:04–19:17

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 Krefeld compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°13°
Night-time low9°6°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Krefeld in October?

In October, Krefeld is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krefeld.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 48 min07:56 – 18:43
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %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 %74 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %

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 Krefeld

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 Krefeld: score 75 against 50. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Krefeld
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score5075better
Daytime high15°23°
Night-time low8°12°
Sunshine3.5 h6.6 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall76 mm74 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Krefeld month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January6° · 1.8 h

In January, Krefeld is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in January
12February7° · 2.6 h

In February, Krefeld is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in February
32March11° · 4.0 h

In March, Krefeld is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in March
64April16° · 5.8 h

In April, Krefeld is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in April
73May20° · 6.5 h

In May, Krefeld is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in May
75June23° · 6.6 h

In June, Krefeld is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in June
71July25° · 6.7 h

In July, Krefeld is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in July
72August24° · 6.3 h

In August, Krefeld is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in August
72September20° · 5.0 h

In September, Krefeld is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in September
50October15° · 3.5 h

In October, Krefeld is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in October
21November10° · 2.1 h

In November, Krefeld is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in November
8December7° · 1.5 h

In December, Krefeld is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krefeld.

Krefeld in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Krefeld

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 January (1°), the warmest in July (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 15°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan106°1°1.8 h1372
FebruaryFeb127°1°2.6 h1267
MarchMar3211°3°4.0 h1361
AprilApr6416°5°5.8 h1151
MayMay7320°9°6.5 h1369
JuneJun7523°12°6.6 h1274
JulyJul7125°14°6.7 h1487
AugustAug7224°14°6.3 h1382
SeptemberSep7220°11°5.0 h1165
OctoberOct5015°8°3.5 h1376
NovemberNov2110°4°2.1 h1471
DecemberDec87°2°1.5 h1477

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

Sunshine hours in Krefeld

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

Per year
1,600 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 6.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Krefeld, 32 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 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 Krefeld: 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
853 mm on 152 days
Wettest month
Jul · 87 mm
Driest month
Apr · 51 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 76 mm

In October, Krefeld has about 13 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Krefeld

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 70 min
Fair skin
about 85 min
Light brown skin
about 120 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 and clouds in Krefeld

How breezy and how cloudy Krefeld 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Krefeld typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Krefeld: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 and humidity in Krefeld

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

Hot days a year
8 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °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 15 °C

In October, Krefeld has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 in Krefeld

Snow is possible in Krefeld, 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
8 days
Fresh snow a year
19 cm
Snow possible
Feb, Dec

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 Krefeld.

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 Krefeld

Weather for your travel dates

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

Krefeld 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.

Krefeld has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    54

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    Good

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

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 1.7 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
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
490 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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Krefeld vs Duisburg

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

Krefeld vs Duisburg, in October
in OctoberKrefeldDuisburg
Holiday weather score5050
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKrefeld 15°Duisburg 15°
KrefeldDuisburg
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Krefeld ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Bonn16°54
  2. 2Cologne16°52
  3. 3Cochem15°51
  4. 4KrefeldThis page15°50
  5. 5Neuss15°50
  6. 6Duisburg15°50
  7. 7Mönchengladbach15°50
  8. 8Oberhausen15°50
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  1. 93 % similar54DinantBelgium15°Best time: Apr – Sep
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  3. 92 % similar50La LouvièreBelgium15°Best time: May – Sep
  4. 92 % similar52NamurBelgium16°Best time: Apr – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Krefeld

When is the best time to visit Krefeld?

The best time to visit Krefeld 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 Krefeld?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Krefeld?

Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is July with 87 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Krefeld get?

Krefeld gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Krefeld in?

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

Which school holidays are best for Krefeld?

Krefeld has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 73, summer holidays 72, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 9.