AI-generatedOberstdorf at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 1,465 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 819 m
Climate in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf 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 3 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Oberstdorf is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3618:33
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 07:17–08:17 · evening 17:51–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:17 · evening 18:52–19:04
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 Oberstdorf in October?
In October, Oberstdorf is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:36 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Oberstdorf
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Oberstdorf, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 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 Oberstdorf
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 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 Oberstdorf: 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, Oberstdorf has about 12 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Oberstdorf
How breezy and how cloudy Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf typically peaks at 13 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 Oberstdorf: 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.
Snow in Oberstdorf
When Oberstdorf is likely to be white: 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, Oberstdorf has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 out of 100: hardly any. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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 Oberstdorf
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 10 | 3° | −5° | 2.7 h | 14 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 4° | −5° | 3.5 h | 13 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 7° | −2° | 4.3 h | 15 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 12° | 2° | 5.1 h | 14 | 100 |
| MayMay | 57 | 16° | 7° | 5.4 h | 18 | 161 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 20° | 11° | 6.1 h | 17 | 150 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 21° | 12° | 6.4 h | 17 | 161 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 21° | 12° | 6.0 h | 15 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 17° | 9° | 4.9 h | 14 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 13° | 5° | 3.9 h | 12 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 7° | 0° | 2.7 h | 13 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −4° | 2.3 h | 15 | 111 |
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
47.41° N, 10.28° E · 819 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Oberstdorf
The best time to visit Oberstdorf is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 161 mm of precipitation.
Oberstdorf through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Oberstdorf in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Oberstdorf in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Oberstdorf in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Oberstdorf in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Oberstdorf for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Oberstdorf
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Oberstdorf: score 66 against 53. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 66better |
| Day high | 13° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 99 mmbetter | 157 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Oberstdorf month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 3 h
In January, Oberstdorf is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 104 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in January13February4° · 4 h
In February, Oberstdorf is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 94 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in February18March7° · 4 h
In March, Oberstdorf is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in March42April12° · 5 h
In April, Oberstdorf is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in April57May16° · 5 h
In May, Oberstdorf is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 161 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in May64June20° · 6 h
In June, Oberstdorf is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 150 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in June63July21° · 6 h
In July, Oberstdorf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 161 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in July66August21° · 6 h
In August, Oberstdorf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in August65September17° · 5 h
In September, Oberstdorf is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in September53October13° · 4 h
In October, Oberstdorf is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in October18November7° · 3 h
In November, Oberstdorf is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
Oberstdorf in November7December3° · 2 h
In December, Oberstdorf is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 111 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oberstdorf.
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Oberstdorf vs. Lech
In October Oberstdorf has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs. 37). During the day Lech is 2 °C cooler than Oberstdorf.
| in October | Oberstdorf | Lech |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Jul |
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Planning a trip to Oberstdorf
Weather for your travel dates
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Oberstdorf 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.
Oberstdorf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 3 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 900 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 Oberstdorf
When is the best time to visit Oberstdorf?
The best time to visit Oberstdorf is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Oberstdorf?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Oberstdorf?
The wettest month is May with 161 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 94 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Oberstdorf get?
Oberstdorf gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Oberstdorf in?
Oberstdorf uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Oberstdorf?
A nonstop flight from London to Oberstdorf takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Oberstdorf?
Oberstdorf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 81 (Ski).
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