AI-generatedStein am Rhein at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 1,048 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 408 m
Climate in Stein am Rhein
Stein am Rhein 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 4 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Stein am Rhein is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4218:39
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 07:23–08:24 · evening 17:57–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:58–19:10
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 Stein am Rhein in October?
In October, Stein am Rhein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:42 – 18:39
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Stein am Rhein
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 2.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Stein am Rhein, 25 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 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 Stein am Rhein
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
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 Stein am Rhein: 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, Stein am Rhein has about 12 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Stein am Rhein
How breezy and how cloudy Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein typically peaks at 12 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 73 % of the sky over Stein am Rhein: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Stein am Rhein
How often the day gets hot in Stein am Rhein (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, Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein
Snow is possible in Stein am Rhein, 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 Stein am Rhein.
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 Stein am Rhein
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) from July to 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 | 12 | 4° | −2° | 1.4 h | 13 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | −1° | 2.7 h | 11 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 1° | 4.2 h | 13 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 5° | 5.5 h | 12 | 75 |
| MayMay | 65 | 18° | 9° | 5.9 h | 16 | 111 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 22° | 13° | 6.8 h | 15 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 24° | 15° | 7.1 h | 15 | 115 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 24° | 15° | 6.6 h | 14 | 110 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 19° | 11° | 5.0 h | 12 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 15° | 7° | 2.8 h | 12 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 9° | 2° | 1.4 h | 12 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | −1° | 1.1 h | 14 | 82 |
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
47.66° N, 8.86° E · 408 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Stein am Rhein
The best time to visit Stein am Rhein is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 115 mm.
Stein am Rhein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stein am Rhein in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Stein am Rhein in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Stein am Rhein in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Stein am Rhein in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °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 Stein am Rhein for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Stein am Rhein
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 Stein am Rhein: score 70 against 50. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 70better |
| Day high | 15° | 22° |
| Night low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 80 mmbetter | 107 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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 – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Stein am Rhein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 1 h
In January, Stein am Rhein is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in January14February6° · 3 h
In February, Stein am Rhein is cold: daytime highs average 6 °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 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in February28March10° · 4 h
In March, Stein am Rhein is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in March56April15° · 6 h
In April, Stein am Rhein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in April65May18° · 6 h
In May, Stein am Rhein is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in May70June22° · 7 h
In June, Stein am Rhein is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in June70July24° · 7 h
In July, Stein am Rhein is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in July70August24° · 7 h
In August, Stein am Rhein is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in August70September19° · 5 h
In September, Stein am Rhein 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 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in September50October15° · 3 h
In October, Stein am Rhein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in October15November9° · 1 h
In November, Stein am Rhein is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
Stein am Rhein in November9December5° · 1 h
In December, Stein am Rhein is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stein am Rhein.
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Stein am Rhein vs. Frauenfeld
In October the holiday weather in Stein am Rhein and Frauenfeld is about equally good (score 50 vs. 52). During the day it is about as warm in Frauenfeld as in Stein am Rhein.
| in October | Stein am Rhein | Frauenfeld |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Stein am Rhein ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Stein am Rhein
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Stein am Rhein 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.
Stein am Rhein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 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 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 Stein am Rhein
When is the best time to visit Stein am Rhein?
The best time to visit Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Stein am Rhein?
Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is July with 115 mm. The driest month is February with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stein am Rhein get?
Stein am Rhein gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Stein am Rhein in?
Stein am Rhein uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Stein am Rhein?
A nonstop flight from London to Stein am Rhein takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stein am Rhein?
Stein am Rhein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 11.
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