AI-generatedKühlungsborn at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 662 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Kühlungsborn
Kühlungsborn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Kühlungsborn is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3918:18
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Kühlungsborn in October?
In October, Kühlungsborn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:39 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %44 %
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
Sea temperature in Kühlungsborn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Kühlungsborn ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to December 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 17.2 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.2° | 1.0° | 4.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.5° | 1.1° | 4.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.4° | 1.8° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.1° | 4.2° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 9.8° | 12.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.3° | 14.2° | 16.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.3° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.5° | 17.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.2° | 14.8° | 17.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.8° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.2° | 7.7° | 10.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.3° | 2.8° | 7.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kühlungsborn
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 3.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Kühlungsborn, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kühlungsborn
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 110 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 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 in Kühlungsborn: 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, Kühlungsborn has about 12 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 9 | 3° | 0° | 3.2° | 1.6 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 5° | 0° | 2.5° | 2.4 h | 10 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 7° | 1° | 3.4° | 4.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 12° | 5° | 6.1° | 6.9 h | 10 | 43 |
| MayMay | 27 | 16° | 9° | 11.0° | 8.4 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 20° | 13° | 15.3° | 8.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 22° | 15° | 17.8° | 8.1 h | 14 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 22° | 15° | 18.5° | 7.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 18° | 12° | 16.2° | 5.6 h | 10 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 13° | 9° | 12.7° | 3.5 h | 12 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 8° | 4° | 9.2° | 1.8 h | 11 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | 1° | 5.3° | 1.2 h | 12 | 52 |
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)
54.15° N, 11.74° E · 11 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Kühlungsborn
The best time to visit Kühlungsborn is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 78 mm.
Kühlungsborn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kühlungsborn in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kühlungsborn in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Kühlungsborn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Kühlungsborn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kühlungsborn for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Kühlungsborn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January3° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Kühlungsborn is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in January11February5° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Kühlungsborn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in February16March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h
In March, Kühlungsborn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in March24April12° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Kühlungsborn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in April27May16° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Kühlungsborn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in May32June20° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Kühlungsborn is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in June41July22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In July, Kühlungsborn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in July44August22° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Kühlungsborn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in August20September18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In September, Kühlungsborn is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in September11October13° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Kühlungsborn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in October10November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Kühlungsborn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
Kühlungsborn in November9December5° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In December, Kühlungsborn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kühlungsborn.
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Kühlungsborn vs. Timmendorfer Strand
In October the holiday weather in Kühlungsborn and Timmendorfer Strand is about equally good (score 11 vs. 11). During the day it is about as warm in Timmendorfer Strand as in Kühlungsborn. The sea is about equally warm. Timmendorfer Strand gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kühlungsborn | Timmendorfer Strand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Kühlungsborn ranks 8 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 8KühlungsbornThis page13°13°11
Planning a trip to Kühlungsborn
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 870 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 Kühlungsborn
When is the best time to visit Kühlungsborn?
The best time to visit Kühlungsborn 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 Kühlungsborn?
The sea temperature in Kühlungsborn ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kühlungsborn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kühlungsborn?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Kühlungsborn?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 78 mm. The driest month is March with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kühlungsborn get?
Kühlungsborn gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kühlungsborn in?
Kühlungsborn uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kühlungsborn?
A nonstop flight from London to Kühlungsborn takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 870 km.
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