AI-generatedSchengen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,460 h
- Rain a year
- 778 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 172 m
Climate in Schengen
Schengen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year, Schengen is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 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 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5418:46
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 07:34–08:38 · evening 18:03–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:34 · evening 19:06–19:19
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 Schengen in October?
In October, Schengen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schengen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:54 – 18:46
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 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/Luxembourg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Schengen
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 2.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Schengen, 27 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 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 Schengen
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 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 Schengen: 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, Schengen has about 12 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Schengen
How breezy and how cloudy Schengen 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 Schengen typically peaks at 18 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 Schengen: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 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 Schengen
How often the day gets hot in Schengen (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, Schengen 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 Schengen
Snow is possible in Schengen, 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 Schengen.
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 Schengen
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 (0°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 5° | 0° | 1.4 h | 12 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 0° | 2.3 h | 11 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 2° | 3.8 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 14° | 5° | 5.4 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 71 | 18° | 9° | 5.9 h | 13 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 22° | 13° | 6.4 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 24° | 15° | 6.7 h | 11 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 24° | 15° | 6.0 h | 11 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 11° | 4.6 h | 9 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 15° | 8° | 2.9 h | 12 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 9° | 4° | 1.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 6° | 1° | 1.1 h | 14 | 81 |
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
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Best time to visit Schengen
The best time to visit Schengen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 81 mm.
Schengen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Schengen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Schengen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Schengen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Schengen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Schengen for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Schengen
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 Schengen: score 77 against 51. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 77better |
| Day high | 15° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 61 mmbetter |
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
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
Schengen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January5° · 1 h
In January, Schengen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in January15February7° · 2 h
In February, Schengen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in February32March11° · 4 h
In March, Schengen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in March60April14° · 5 h
In April, Schengen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in April71May18° · 6 h
In May, Schengen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in May77June22° · 6 h
In June, Schengen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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, June is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in June77July24° · 7 h
In July, Schengen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in July76August24° · 6 h
In August, Schengen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in August74September20° · 5 h
In September, Schengen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in September51October15° · 3 h
In October, Schengen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in October17November9° · 1 h
In November, Schengen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schengen.
Schengen in November9December6° · 1 h
In December, Schengen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schengen.
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Schengen vs. Luxembourg
In October Schengen has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 46). During the day Luxembourg is 1 °C cooler than Schengen.
| in October | Schengen | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Luxembourg in October: the best places
In October, Schengen ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.
- SchengenThis page15°51
- 2Luxembourg14°45
- 3Esch-sur-Alzette14°45
Planning a trip to Schengen
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Schengen 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.
Schengen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.3 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 10 min
- Distance
- 530 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 Schengen
When is the best time to visit Schengen?
The best time to visit Schengen 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 Schengen?
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 Schengen?
Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 81 mm. The driest month is April with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Schengen get?
Schengen gets around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Schengen in?
Schengen uses the time zone Europe/Luxembourg: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Schengen?
A nonstop flight from London to Schengen takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Schengen?
Schengen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 11.
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