AI-generatedWangerooge at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,690 h
- Rain a year
- 826 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Wangerooge
Wangerooge 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 5 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Wangerooge is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wangerooge
The best time to visit Wangerooge is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from May to July and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 98 mm.
Wangerooge through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wangerooge in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Wangerooge in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Wangerooge in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wangerooge in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5418:34
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 07:32–08:42 · evening 17:46–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:32 · evening 18:56–19:10
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.
October in Wangerooge 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 sea cools from 16° to 12°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 16° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Wangerooge in October?
In October, Wangerooge is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:54 – 18:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
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
Compare two months in Wangerooge
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Wangerooge: score 37 against 8. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 37better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 14.2° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 72 mmbetter | 92 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wangerooge month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · Sea 5° · 1.6 h
In January, Wangerooge is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in January10February5° · Sea 4° · 2.6 h
In February, Wangerooge is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in February14March8° · Sea 5° · 4.3 h
In March, Wangerooge is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in March22April12° · Sea 7° · 6.6 h
In April, Wangerooge is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in April23May16° · Sea 11° · 7.5 h
In May, Wangerooge is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in May21June19° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h
In June, Wangerooge is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in June31July21° · Sea 17° · 7.2 h
In July, Wangerooge is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in July37August22° · Sea 18° · 6.6 h
In August, Wangerooge is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge – and yet one of the best months here.
Wangerooge in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5.1 h
In September, Wangerooge is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in September8October14° · Sea 14° · 3.5 h
In October, Wangerooge is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in October8November9° · Sea 11° · 1.9 h
In November, Wangerooge is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in November7December6° · Sea 7° · 1.4 h
In December, Wangerooge is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wangerooge.
Wangerooge in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wangerooge
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 5° | 1° | 5.1° | 1.6 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 5° | 1° | 4.4° | 2.6 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 8° | 3° | 5.0° | 4.3 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 12° | 6° | 7.4° | 6.6 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 23 | 16° | 9° | 10.7° | 7.5 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 19° | 12° | 14.5° | 7.2 h | 13 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 21° | 15° | 17.2° | 7.2 h | 15 | 98 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 22° | 15° | 18.4° | 6.6 h | 14 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 12° | 17.1° | 5.1 h | 12 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 14° | 9° | 14.2° | 3.5 h | 13 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 9° | 5° | 10.7° | 1.9 h | 12 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 6° | 2° | 7.3° | 1.4 h | 13 | 64 |
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
53.79° N, 7.90° E · 6 m · Europe/Berlin
Sea temperature in Wangerooge
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.3 – 15.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wangerooge ranges from 4.4 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October 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 17.2 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.1° | 3.8° | 6.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.4° | 3.2° | 5.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.0° | 3.2° | 6.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.4° | 6.0° | 8.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.7° | 9.8° | 11.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 16.2° | 18.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.2° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 16.0° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.2° | 13.3° | 15.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.7° | 9.6° | 11.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.3° | 5.9° | 8.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Wangerooge
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 10.7 hours of daylight in Wangerooge, 33 % 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 in Wangerooge: 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, Wangerooge has about 13 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Wangerooge
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 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 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 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 Wangerooge
How breezy and how cloudy Wangerooge 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 Wangerooge typically peaks at 23 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: all year except Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Wangerooge: 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.
Snow in Wangerooge
Snow is possible in Wangerooge, 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 Wangerooge.
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 Wangerooge
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wangerooge 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.
Wangerooge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 620 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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Wangerooge vs Langeoog
In October the holiday weather in Wangerooge and Langeoog is about equally good (score 8 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Langeoog as in Wangerooge. The sea in Langeoog is 1 °C warmer. Langeoog gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Wangerooge | Langeoog |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Aug | Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Wangerooge
When is the best time to visit Wangerooge?
The best time to visit Wangerooge is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wangerooge?
The sea temperature in Wangerooge ranges from 4.4 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wangerooge in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Wangerooge?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Wangerooge?
Rain is frequent from May to July and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 98 mm. The driest month is March with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wangerooge get?
Wangerooge gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Wangerooge in?
Wangerooge is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Wangerooge?
A nonstop flight from London to Wangerooge takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Wangerooge?
Wangerooge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 23, summer holidays 35, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 7.