AI-generatedRostock at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 672 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Rostock
Rostock 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, Rostock 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
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
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°
07:3718:17
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 07:15–08:26 · evening 17:28–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:15 · evening 18:39–18:53
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 Rostock in October?
In October, Rostock is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °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 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rostock.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min07:37 – 18:17
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 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 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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
Sea temperature in Rostock
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rostock ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November 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 16.6 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.4° | 1.4° | 4.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.7° | 1.3° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.5° | 1.7° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.2° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.4° | 9.1° | 11.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.7° | 13.7° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.4° | 15.7° | 19.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 16.6° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.5° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 7.9° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.6° | 4.4° | 6.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rostock
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 Rostock, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 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 Rostock
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 Rostock: 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, Rostock has about 12 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Rostock
How breezy and how cloudy Rostock 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 Rostock typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Rostock: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Rostock
Snow is possible in Rostock, 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 Rostock.
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 Rostock
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 (−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 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 3° | −1° | 3.4° | 1.6 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 4° | 0° | 2.7° | 2.4 h | 11 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 7° | 1° | 3.5° | 4.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 12° | 4° | 6.2° | 6.9 h | 10 | 43 |
| MayMay | 75 | 17° | 9° | 10.4° | 8.4 h | 12 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 20° | 13° | 14.7° | 8.3 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 22° | 15° | 17.4° | 8.1 h | 14 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 22° | 15° | 18.1° | 7.3 h | 13 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 18° | 12° | 15.9° | 5.6 h | 10 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 13° | 8° | 12.5° | 3.5 h | 12 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 8° | 4° | 9.1° | 1.8 h | 11 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 4° | 1° | 5.6° | 1.2 h | 12 | 51 |
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
54.09° N, 12.14° E · 18 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Rostock
The best time to visit Rostock is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °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 83 mm.
Rostock through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rostock in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Rostock in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Rostock in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Rostock in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °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 Rostock for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Rostock
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 Rostock: score 82 against 40. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 40 | 82better |
| Day high | 13° | 20° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 14.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 68 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Rostock month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January3° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Rostock is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °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 Rostock.
Rostock in January16February4° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Rostock is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °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 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in February22March7° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In March, Rostock is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °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 Rostock.
Rostock in March52April12° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Rostock is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °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 a so-so month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in April75May17° · Sea 10° · 8 h
In May, Rostock is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °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 a good month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in May82June20° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Rostock is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 68 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in June76July22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Rostock is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in July76August22° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Rostock is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in August77September18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In September, Rostock is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in September40October13° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Rostock is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °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 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in October16November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Rostock is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °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 45 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rostock.
Rostock in November14December4° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Rostock is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °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 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rostock.
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Rostock vs. Kühlungsborn
In October the holiday weather in Rostock and Kühlungsborn is about equally good (score 40 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Kühlungsborn as in Rostock. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rostock | Kühlungsborn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 40 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Rostock ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Tangermünde14°51
- 2Havelberg14°50
- 3Potsdam14°49
- 4Magdeburg14°49
- 5Berlin14°46
- 6Wolfsburg14°45
- 7Hanover14°45
- 8Lüneburg14°44
- 14RostockThis page13°13°40
Planning a trip to Rostock
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rostock 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.
Rostock has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 890 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 Rostock
When is the best time to visit Rostock?
The best time to visit Rostock is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rostock?
The sea temperature in Rostock ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rostock in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rostock?
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 Rostock?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 83 mm. The driest month is March with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rostock get?
Rostock 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 Rostock in?
Rostock uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rostock?
A nonstop flight from London to Rostock takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rostock?
Rostock has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 14.
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