AI-generatedVillingen-Schwenningen at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,230 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 757 m
Climate in Villingen-Schwenningen
Villingen-Schwenningen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Villingen-Schwenningen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Villingen-Schwenningen
The best time to visit Villingen-Schwenningen is from June to September. Rain is frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 139 mm.
Villingen-Schwenningen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Villingen-Schwenningen in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Villingen-Schwenningen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Villingen-Schwenningen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Villingen-Schwenningen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 39 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
Mar – May, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
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: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4418:40
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 07:24–08:26 · evening 17:57–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:24 · evening 18:59–19:11
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 Villingen-Schwenningen 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 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Villingen-Schwenningen in October?
In October, Villingen-Schwenningen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:44 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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 Villingen-Schwenningen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Villingen-Schwenningen: score 70 against 42. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Villingen-Schwenningen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · 2.7 h
In January, Villingen-Schwenningen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 89 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in January15February5° · 3.5 h
In February, Villingen-Schwenningen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in February18March8° · 4.6 h
In March, Villingen-Schwenningen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in March42April13° · 5.6 h
In April, Villingen-Schwenningen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in April55May17° · 6.0 h
In May, Villingen-Schwenningen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in May67June21° · 7.0 h
In June, Villingen-Schwenningen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in June67July23° · 7.5 h
In July, Villingen-Schwenningen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in July68August23° · 6.9 h
In August, Villingen-Schwenningen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in August70September18° · 5.6 h
In September, Villingen-Schwenningen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in September42October13° · 4.1 h
In October, Villingen-Schwenningen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in October11November8° · 2.8 h
In November, Villingen-Schwenningen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in November9December5° · 2.3 h
In December, Villingen-Schwenningen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 97 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Villingen-Schwenningen in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Villingen-Schwenningen
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 (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 | 10 | 4° | −2° | 2.7 h | 13 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 5° | −2° | 3.5 h | 12 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 8° | 1° | 4.6 h | 13 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 13° | 4° | 5.6 h | 14 | 88 |
| MayMay | 55 | 17° | 8° | 6.0 h | 18 | 134 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 21° | 12° | 7.0 h | 17 | 127 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 17 | 139 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 23° | 13° | 6.9 h | 16 | 127 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 18° | 10° | 5.6 h | 13 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 13° | 6° | 4.1 h | 13 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 13 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | −1° | 2.3 h | 14 | 97 |
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 hours in Villingen-Schwenningen
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 4.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Villingen-Schwenningen, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Villingen-Schwenningen: 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, Villingen-Schwenningen has about 13 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Villingen-Schwenningen
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 9).
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 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 and clouds in Villingen-Schwenningen
How breezy and how cloudy Villingen-Schwenningen 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 Villingen-Schwenningen typically peaks at 13 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 71 % of the sky over Villingen-Schwenningen: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Villingen-Schwenningen
How often the day gets hot in Villingen-Schwenningen (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, Villingen-Schwenningen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Villingen-Schwenningen
When Villingen-Schwenningen is likely to be white: 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 Villingen-Schwenningen.
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 Villingen-Schwenningen
Weather for your travel dates
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Villingen-Schwenningen 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.
Villingen-Schwenningen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 750 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.
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Villingen-Schwenningen vs Rottweil
In October the holiday weather in Villingen-Schwenningen and Rottweil is about equally good (score 42 vs 40). During the day Rottweil is 1 °C warmer than Villingen-Schwenningen. Rottweil gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Villingen-Schwenningen | Rottweil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Villingen-Schwenningen ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Villingen-Schwenningen
When is the best time to visit Villingen-Schwenningen?
The best time to visit Villingen-Schwenningen is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Villingen-Schwenningen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Villingen-Schwenningen?
Rain is frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 139 mm. The driest month is February with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Villingen-Schwenningen get?
Villingen-Schwenningen gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Villingen-Schwenningen in?
Villingen-Schwenningen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Villingen-Schwenningen?
A nonstop flight from London to Villingen-Schwenningen takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Villingen-Schwenningen?
Villingen-Schwenningen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 57, summer holidays 68, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 10.