AI-generatedSolingen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,116 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 229 m
Climate in Solingen
Solingen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Solingen is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Solingen
The best time to visit Solingen is from May to September. The wettest month is July with 113 mm of precipitation.
Solingen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Solingen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Solingen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Solingen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Solingen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5318:41
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 07:33–08:39 · evening 17:56–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:33 · evening 19:02–19:15
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 Solingen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Solingen in October?
In October, Solingen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Solingen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:53 – 18:41
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 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 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
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 Solingen
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 Solingen: score 72 against 40. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Solingen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January5° · 1.7 h
In January, Solingen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in January8February6° · 2.6 h
In February, Solingen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in February22March10° · 4.0 h
In March, Solingen is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in March54April15° · 5.7 h
In April, Solingen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in April70May18° · 6.4 h
In May, Solingen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in May72June21° · 6.6 h
In June, Solingen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in June67July24° · 6.6 h
In July, Solingen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in July67August23° · 6.2 h
In August, Solingen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in August68September19° · 4.9 h
In September, Solingen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in September40October14° · 3.5 h
In October, Solingen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in October11November9° · 1.9 h
In November, Solingen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen in November3December6° · 1.4 h
In December, Solingen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Solingen.
Solingen 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 Solingen
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 6 | 5° | 0° | 1.7 h | 15 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 6° | 0° | 2.6 h | 14 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 10° | 3° | 4.0 h | 14 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 12 | 67 |
| MayMay | 70 | 18° | 9° | 6.4 h | 14 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 13 | 88 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 24° | 14° | 6.6 h | 16 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 23° | 14° | 6.2 h | 15 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 19° | 11° | 4.9 h | 13 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 14° | 7° | 3.5 h | 14 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 15 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 6° | 1° | 1.4 h | 16 | 106 |
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
51.17° N, 7.08° E · 229 m · Europe/Berlin
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Solingen
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 10.8 hours of daylight in Solingen, 32 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Solingen: 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, Solingen has about 14 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Solingen
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 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 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 Solingen
How breezy and how cloudy Solingen 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 Solingen typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Solingen: 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Solingen
How often the day gets hot in Solingen (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, Solingen 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 Solingen
Snow is possible in Solingen, 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 Solingen.
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 Solingen
Weather for your travel dates
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Solingen 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.
Solingen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 520 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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Solingen vs Wuppertal
In October the holiday weather in Solingen and Wuppertal is about equally good (score 40 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Wuppertal as in Solingen.
| in October | Solingen | Wuppertal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Germany in October: the best places
In October, Solingen ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Solingen
When is the best time to visit Solingen?
The best time to visit Solingen 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 Solingen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Solingen?
The wettest month is July with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Solingen get?
Solingen gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Solingen in?
Solingen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Solingen?
A nonstop flight from London to Solingen takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Solingen?
Solingen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 70, summer holidays 67, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 5.