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Stralsund

Sun, sea & sand

Stralsund at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.2°
Sunshine a year
1,830 h
Rain a year
673 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Stralsund

Stralsund has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Stralsund is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

11

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:3418:13

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 07:12–08:23 · evening 17:23–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 06:58–07:12 · evening 18:35–18:49

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 Stralsund in October?

In October, Stralsund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 39 min07:34 – 18:13
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Berlin

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Stralsund

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.6°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.4 – 13.5 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.6°8 in 10 years 11.4° – 13.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Stralsund ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.7 and 19.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.9°2.1°5.2°cold
FebruaryFeb2.9°1.4°4.1°cold
MarchMar3.3°1.5°4.5°cold
AprilApr5.6°4.5°6.6°cold
MayMay9.6°8.2°10.9°cold
JuneJun14.1°12.8°15.2°cold
JulyJul17.2°15.3°18.9°fresh
AugustAug18.2°16.7°19.4°fresh
SeptemberSep16.0°14.6°17.2°cold
OctoberOct12.6°11.4°13.5°cold
NovemberNov9.3°8.2°10.4°cold
DecemberDec6.1°5.2°7.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Stralsund

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,830 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.6 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Stralsund, 34 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Stralsund

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 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 90 min
Fair skin
about 110 min
Light brown skin
over 2 h
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

Rain in Stralsund: 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.

Per year
673 mm on 133 days
Wettest month
Jul · 86 mm
Driest month
Mar · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Stralsund has about 12 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Stralsund

How breezy and how cloudy Stralsund 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.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Stralsund typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Jul.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Stralsund: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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.

Snow

Snow in Stralsund

Snow is possible in Stralsund, 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 days a year
10 days
Fresh snow a year
32 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Stralsund.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Stralsund

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−1°), 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 8°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan103°−1°3.9°1.5 h1150
FebruaryFeb114°0°2.9°2.5 h1043
MarchMar167°1°3.3°4.3 h1042
AprilApr2612°4°5.6°7.0 h943
MayMay2716°9°9.6°8.3 h1259
JuneJun3520°13°14.1°8.7 h1168
JulyJul4122°15°17.2°8.3 h1486
AugustAug4422°15°18.2°7.4 h1377
SeptemberSep2118°12°16.0°5.7 h1054
OctoberOct1113°8°12.6°3.6 h1257
NovemberNov118°4°9.3°1.7 h1146
DecemberDec94°1°6.1°1.1 h1249

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

54.31° N, 13.08° E · 4 m · Europe/Berlin

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Stralsund

The best time to visit Stralsund is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 86 mm.

Stralsund through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Stralsund in spring

Mar – May

23

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Stralsund in summer

Jun – Aug

40

Fair

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Stralsund in autumn

Sep – Nov

14

Poor

  • 8–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Stralsund in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 3–4 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stralsund for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Stralsund

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Stralsund: score 44 against 11. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Stralsund
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score1144better
Day high13°22°
Night low8°15°
Sea12.6°18.2°
Sunshine3.6 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days12better13
Rainfall57 mmbetter77 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Stralsund month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January3° · Sea 4° · 2 h

In January, Stralsund is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in January
11February4° · Sea 3° · 3 h

In February, Stralsund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in February
16March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h

In March, Stralsund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in March
26April12° · Sea 6° · 7 h

In April, Stralsund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in April
27May16° · Sea 10° · 8 h

In May, Stralsund is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in May
35June20° · Sea 14° · 9 h

In June, Stralsund is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in June
41July22° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In July, Stralsund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in July
44August22° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In August, Stralsund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in August
21September18° · Sea 16° · 6 h

In September, Stralsund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in September
11October13° · Sea 13° · 4 h

In October, Stralsund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in October
11November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h

In November, Stralsund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in November
9December4° · Sea 6° · 1 h

In December, Stralsund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stralsund.

Stralsund in December
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Stralsund vs. Greifswald

In October the holiday weather in Stralsund and Greifswald is about equally good (score 11 vs. 12). During the day it is about as warm in Greifswald as in Stralsund. The sea is about equally warm.

Stralsund vs. Greifswald, in October
in OctoberStralsundGreifswald
Holiday score1112
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1211
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberStralsund 13°Greifswald 13°
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Ranking

Germany in October: the best places

In October, Stralsund ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Havelberg14°50
  3. 3Lutherstadt Wittenberg14°50
  4. 4Potsdam14°49
  5. 5Magdeburg14°49
  6. 6Cottbus14°49
  7. 7Berlin14°46
  8. 8Wolfsburg14°45
  9. 18StralsundThis page13°13°11
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Planning a trip to Stralsund

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Stralsund 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.

Stralsund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    29

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    43

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    11

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 40 min
Distance
960 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 Stralsund

When is the best time to visit Stralsund?

The best time to visit Stralsund is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Stralsund?

The sea temperature in Stralsund ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Stralsund in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Stralsund?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Stralsund?

Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 86 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Stralsund get?

Stralsund gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Stralsund in?

Stralsund uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Stralsund?

A nonstop flight from London to Stralsund takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.

Which school holidays are best for Stralsund?

Stralsund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.

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