AI-generatedLübeck at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 657 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Lübeck
Lübeck 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 4 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Lübeck is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4318:23
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 07:21–08:31 · evening 17:34–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:21 · evening 18:45–18:59
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.
What is the weather like in Lübeck in October?
In October, Lübeck is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lübeck.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min07:43 – 18:23
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
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
Sunshine hours in Lübeck
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 3.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Lübeck, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 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 Lübeck
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 105 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 Lübeck: 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, Lübeck has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lübeck
How breezy and how cloudy Lübeck 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 Lübeck typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Lübeck: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 in Lübeck
Snow is possible in Lübeck, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lübeck.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lübeck
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 4° | 0° | 1.4 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 5° | 0° | 2.1 h | 10 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | 1° | 3.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | 4° | 6.1 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 74 | 17° | 9° | 7.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 20° | 12° | 7.2 h | 12 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 22° | 14° | 7.2 h | 13 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 22° | 15° | 6.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 18° | 12° | 5.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 13° | 8° | 3.3 h | 11 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 8° | 4° | 1.6 h | 11 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 5° | 1° | 1.0 h | 12 | 53 |
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). Sources & licences
53.87° N, 10.69° E · 16 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Lübeck
The best time to visit Lübeck is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and in December; the wettest month is July with 77 mm.
Lübeck through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lübeck in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Lübeck in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Lübeck in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Lübeck in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 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 Lübeck for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lübeck
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Lübeck: score 78 against 41. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 41 | 78better |
| Day high | 13° | 20° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 63 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Lübeck month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January4° · 1 h
In January, Lübeck is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 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 Lübeck.
Lübeck in January17February5° · 2 h
In February, Lübeck is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in February21March8° · 4 h
In March, Lübeck is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in March51April13° · 6 h
In April, Lübeck is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in April74May17° · 8 h
In May, Lübeck is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in May78June20° · 7 h
In June, Lübeck is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in June75July22° · 7 h
In July, Lübeck is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in July75August22° · 7 h
In August, Lübeck is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in August75September18° · 5 h
In September, Lübeck is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in September41October13° · 3 h
In October, Lübeck is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in October14November8° · 2 h
In November, Lübeck is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lübeck.
Lübeck in November13December5° · 1 h
In December, Lübeck is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lübeck.
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Lübeck vs. Timmendorfer Strand
In October the holiday weather in Lübeck and Timmendorfer Strand is about equally good (score 41 vs. 40). During the day it is about as warm in Timmendorfer Strand as in Lübeck.
| in October | Lübeck | Timmendorfer Strand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 41 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Lübeck ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 12LübeckThis page13°41
Planning a trip to Lübeck
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Lübeck 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.
Lübeck has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.2 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 30 min
- Distance
- 800 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lübeck
When is the best time to visit Lübeck?
The best time to visit Lübeck 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 Lübeck?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Lübeck?
Rain is most frequent in July and in December; the wettest month is July with 77 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lübeck get?
Lübeck gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Lübeck in?
Lübeck uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lübeck?
A nonstop flight from London to Lübeck takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lübeck?
Lübeck has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 14.
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