AI-generatedRothenburg ob der Tauber at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 862 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 434 m
Climate in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 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 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3818:31
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 07:19–08:22 · evening 17:48–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:19 · evening 18:51–19:03
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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October?
In October, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:38 – 18:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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 3.4 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber: 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, Rothenburg ob der Tauber has about 12 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
How breezy and how cloudy Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber typically peaks at 16 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 71 % of the sky over Rothenburg ob der Tauber: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
How often the day gets hot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (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, Rothenburg ob der Tauber has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Snow is possible in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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 (−2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in 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 | 11 | 3° | −2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 5° | −1° | 2.9 h | 11 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | 1° | 4.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 14° | 5° | 6.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| MayMay | 69 | 18° | 9° | 6.7 h | 14 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 13 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 23° | 14° | 7.6 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 23° | 15° | 7.1 h | 13 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 11° | 5.4 h | 11 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 14° | 7° | 3.4 h | 12 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 8° | 3° | 1.8 h | 12 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 4° | 0° | 1.5 h | 14 | 76 |
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
49.38° N, 10.19° E · 434 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent in March and from May to August and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 87 mm.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Rothenburg ob der Tauber for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber: score 76 against 43. In June, days are 8 °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 | 43 | 76better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 75 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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, May – Aug, Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Rothenburg ob der Tauber month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January3° · 2 h
In January, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 71 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in January14February5° · 3 h
In February, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cold: daytime highs average 5 °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 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in February22March9° · 4 h
In March, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in March53April14° · 6 h
In April, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 57 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in April69May18° · 7 h
In May, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 87 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May76June22° · 7 h
In June, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in June75July23° · 8 h
In July, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in July75August23° · 7 h
In August, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in August73September19° · 5 h
In September, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in September43October14° · 3 h
In October, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October13November8° · 2 h
In November, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cold: daytime highs average 8 °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 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in November8December4° · 2 h
In December, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 76 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber vs. Würzburg
In October the holiday weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Würzburg is about equally good (score 43 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Würzburg as in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
| in October | Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Würzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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- 29Rothenburg ob der TauberThis page14°43
Planning a trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 14 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 25 min
- Distance
- 790 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
When is the best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Rain is most frequent in March and from May to August and from December to January; the wettest month is May with 87 mm. The driest month is April with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rothenburg ob der Tauber get?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
A nonstop flight from London to Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 10.
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