AI-generatedMulhouse at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 841 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 238 m
Climate in Mulhouse
Mulhouse has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Mulhouse is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4818:45
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 07:29–08:30 · evening 18:03–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:29 · evening 19:04–19:16
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 Mulhouse in October?
In October, Mulhouse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:48 – 18:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %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+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
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 Mulhouse
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 3.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Mulhouse, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 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 Mulhouse
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 in Mulhouse: 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, Mulhouse has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mulhouse
How breezy and how cloudy Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Mulhouse: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Mulhouse
How often the day gets hot in Mulhouse (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, Mulhouse 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 in Mulhouse
Snow is possible in Mulhouse, 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 Mulhouse.
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 Mulhouse
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 12 | 5° | −1° | 2.2 h | 13 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 7° | −1° | 3.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 2° | 4.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 61 |
| MayMay | 70 | 19° | 9° | 6.5 h | 14 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 23° | 13° | 7.6 h | 13 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 24° | 15° | 8.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 24° | 15° | 7.5 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 20° | 11° | 5.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 15° | 7° | 3.9 h | 11 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 9° | 3° | 2.3 h | 12 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 0° | 2.0 h | 13 | 79 |
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
47.75° N, 7.33° E · 238 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Mulhouse
The best time to visit Mulhouse is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to October. Rain is most frequent from May to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 83 mm.
Mulhouse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mulhouse in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Mulhouse in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Mulhouse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Mulhouse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mulhouse for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mulhouse
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Mulhouse: score 79 against 54. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 79better |
| Day high | 15° | 24° |
| Night low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Mulhouse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January5° · 2 h
In January, Mulhouse is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in January17February7° · 3 h
In February, Mulhouse is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in February34March11° · 5 h
In March, Mulhouse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in March58April15° · 6 h
In April, Mulhouse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in April70May19° · 7 h
In May, Mulhouse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in May77June23° · 8 h
In June, Mulhouse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in June79July24° · 8 h
In July, Mulhouse is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in July78August24° · 8 h
In August, Mulhouse is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in August75September20° · 6 h
In September, Mulhouse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in September54October15° · 4 h
In October, Mulhouse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in October17November9° · 2 h
In November, Mulhouse is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
Mulhouse in November10December6° · 2 h
In December, Mulhouse is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mulhouse.
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Mulhouse vs. Basel
In October the holiday weather in Mulhouse and Basel is about equally good (score 54 vs. 54). During the day Basel is 1 °C warmer than Mulhouse.
| in October | Mulhouse | Basel |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Mulhouse ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Mulhouse
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Mulhouse 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.
Mulhouse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.1 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 20 min
- Distance
- 700 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 Mulhouse
When is the best time to visit Mulhouse?
The best time to visit Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Mulhouse?
Rain is most frequent from May to July and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 83 mm. The driest month is February with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mulhouse get?
Mulhouse gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mulhouse in?
Mulhouse uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mulhouse?
A nonstop flight from London to Mulhouse takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mulhouse?
Mulhouse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 11.
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