AI-generatedSchweinfurt at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 754 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 250 m
Climate in Schweinfurt
Schweinfurt has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Schweinfurt is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Schweinfurt
The best time to visit Schweinfurt is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is July with 75 mm.
Schweinfurt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Schweinfurt in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Schweinfurt in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Schweinfurt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Schweinfurt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3918:30
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 07:19–08:23 · evening 17:46–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:19 · evening 18:50–19:03
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.
October in Schweinfurt compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Schweinfurt in October?
In October, Schweinfurt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:39 – 18:30
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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
Compare two months in Schweinfurt
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 Schweinfurt: score 79 against 44. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 64 mm | 65 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Schweinfurt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 1.4 h
In January, Schweinfurt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in January16February5° · 2.5 h
In February, Schweinfurt is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in February28March10° · 3.9 h
In March, Schweinfurt is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in March65April16° · 5.9 h
In April, Schweinfurt is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in April75May20° · 6.6 h
In May, Schweinfurt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in May79June23° · 7.2 h
In June, Schweinfurt is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in June74July25° · 7.3 h
In July, Schweinfurt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in July77August25° · 6.7 h
In August, Schweinfurt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in August73September20° · 5.0 h
In September, Schweinfurt is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in September44October14° · 3.0 h
In October, Schweinfurt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in October14November8° · 1.3 h
In November, Schweinfurt is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in November10December4° · 0.9 h
In December, Schweinfurt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schweinfurt.
Schweinfurt in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Schweinfurt
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 12 | 4° | −2° | 1.4 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | −1° | 2.5 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 1° | 3.9 h | 12 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 16° | 4° | 5.9 h | 10 | 49 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 8° | 6.6 h | 12 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 11° | 7.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 25° | 13° | 7.3 h | 13 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 25° | 13° | 6.7 h | 11 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 14° | 6° | 3.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 8° | 2° | 1.3 h | 12 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 4° | 0° | 0.9 h | 13 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Schweinfurt
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 3.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Schweinfurt, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Schweinfurt: 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, Schweinfurt has about 11 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Schweinfurt
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Schweinfurt
How breezy and how cloudy Schweinfurt 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 Schweinfurt typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Schweinfurt: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Schweinfurt
How often the day gets hot in Schweinfurt (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, Schweinfurt 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
Snow in Schweinfurt
Snow is possible in Schweinfurt, 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 Schweinfurt.
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.
Planning a trip to Schweinfurt
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Schweinfurt 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.
Schweinfurt has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.2 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 25 min
- Distance
- 770 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.
Good to know: Germany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +49
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Schweinfurt vs Bad Kissingen
In October the holiday weather in Schweinfurt and Bad Kissingen is about equally good (score 44 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Bad Kissingen as in Schweinfurt.
| in October | Schweinfurt | Bad Kissingen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Schweinfurt ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Schweinfurt
When is the best time to visit Schweinfurt?
The best time to visit Schweinfurt is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Schweinfurt?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Schweinfurt?
Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is July with 75 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Schweinfurt get?
Schweinfurt gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Schweinfurt in?
Schweinfurt is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Schweinfurt?
A nonstop flight from London to Schweinfurt takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Schweinfurt?
Schweinfurt has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 76, summer holidays 76, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 11.