Norderney at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 791 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Norderney
Norderney has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Norderney is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
What is the weather like in Norderney in October?
In October, Norderney is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:57 – 18:37
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %32 %
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 Norderney
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.2 – 14.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Norderney ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to January 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 17.6 and 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.0° | 3.4° | 6.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.3° | 2.4° | 6.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.1° | 2.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.7° | 6.3° | 9.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.1° | 9.9° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.4° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.4° | 16.3° | 18.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.8° | 17.6° | 20.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.3° | 16.1° | 18.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.9° | 13.2° | 14.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.2° | 9.3° | 11.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.0° | 5.6° | 8.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Norderney
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 10.7 hours of daylight in Norderney, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Norderney: 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, Norderney has about 14 rainy days with 74 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 | 7 | 5° | 2° | 5.0° | 2.5 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 6° | 2° | 4.3° | 3.6 h | 11 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 8° | 3° | 5.1° | 5.2 h | 11 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 12° | 6° | 7.7° | 7.5 h | 11 | 48 |
| MayMay | 24 | 15° | 9° | 11.1° | 7.8 h | 12 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 18° | 12° | 14.6° | 7.9 h | 12 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 20° | 15° | 17.4° | 7.5 h | 16 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 21° | 15° | 18.8° | 7.3 h | 15 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 18° | 13° | 17.3° | 5.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 14° | 9° | 13.9° | 3.9 h | 14 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 9° | 6° | 10.2° | 2.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 6° | 3° | 7.0° | 2.2 h | 14 | 66 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
53.71° N, 7.16° E · 4 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Norderney
The best time to visit Norderney is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is July with 87 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Norderney for you.
Your best months: April, July – 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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Norderney month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In January, Norderney is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in January12February6° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In February, Norderney is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in February17March8° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In March, Norderney is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in March25April12° · Sea 8° · 8 h
In April, Norderney is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in April24May15° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Norderney is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °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 61 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in May24June18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Norderney is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °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 76 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in June26July20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Norderney is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in July35August21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Norderney is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in August19September18° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In September, Norderney is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in September9October14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In October, Norderney is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in October7November9° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In November, Norderney is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
Norderney in November6December6° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In December, Norderney is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norderney.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 570 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 Norderney
When is the best time to visit Norderney?
The best time to visit Norderney is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Norderney?
The sea temperature in Norderney ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Norderney in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Norderney?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Norderney?
Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is July with 87 mm. The driest month is March with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Norderney get?
Norderney gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Norderney in?
Norderney uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Norderney?
A nonstop flight from London to Norderney takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 570 km.
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