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Wernigerode weather & best time to visit

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Wernigerode at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,720 h
Rain a year
734 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
237 m

Climate in Wernigerode

Wernigerode has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Wernigerode is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Wernigerode

The best time to visit Wernigerode is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.

Wernigerode through the seasons

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

Wernigerode in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Wernigerode in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Wernigerode in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 9–19 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Wernigerode in winter

Dec – Feb

12

Poor

  • 5–6 °C by day
  • 2.3 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

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

Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:3918:26

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 07:18–08:26 · evening 17:39–18:46
Blue hour
Morning 07:05–07:18 · evening 18:46–19:00

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 Wernigerode compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°11°
Night-time low8°4°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Wernigerode in October?

In October, Wernigerode is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 46 min07:39 – 18:26
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 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 %63 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %

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 Wernigerode

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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June has the better holiday weather in Wernigerode: score 76 against 48. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Wernigerode
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4876better
Daytime high14°22°
Night-time low6°11°
Sunshine4.0 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall60 mmbetter70 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Wernigerode month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January5° · 2.0 h

In January, Wernigerode is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in January
15February5° · 3.1 h

In February, Wernigerode is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in February
24March9° · 4.5 h

In March, Wernigerode is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in March
59April14° · 6.1 h

In April, Wernigerode is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in April
74May18° · 6.6 h

In May, Wernigerode is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in May
76June22° · 7.2 h

In June, Wernigerode is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in June
73July24° · 7.2 h

In July, Wernigerode is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in July
74August24° · 6.6 h

In August, Wernigerode is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in August
74September19° · 5.0 h

In September, Wernigerode is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in September
48October14° · 4.0 h

In October, Wernigerode is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in October
18November9° · 2.3 h

In November, Wernigerode is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in November
11December6° · 1.7 h

In December, Wernigerode is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wernigerode.

Wernigerode in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Wernigerode

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 February (−2°), the warmest in July (13°). 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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan115°−1°2.0 h1356
FebruaryFeb155°−2°3.1 h1149
MarchMar249°1°4.5 h1252
AprilApr5914°4°6.1 h1047
MayMay7418°8°6.6 h1269
JuneJun7622°11°7.2 h1270
JulyJul7324°13°7.2 h1484
AugustAug7424°13°6.6 h1274
SeptemberSep7419°10°5.0 h1062
OctoberOct4814°6°4.0 h1260
NovemberNov189°3°2.3 h1154
DecemberDec116°0°1.7 h1356

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

51.84° N, 10.78° E · 237 m · Europe/Berlin

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Wernigerode

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

Per year
1,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.0 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 37 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Wernigerode, 37 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Wernigerode: 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
734 mm on 143 days
Wettest month
Jul · 84 mm
Driest month
Apr · 47 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 60 mm

In October, Wernigerode has about 12 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Wernigerode

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 70 min
Fair skin
about 90 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Wernigerode

How breezy and how cloudy Wernigerode 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Wernigerode typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 61 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 4.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Wernigerode: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Wernigerode

How often the day gets hot in Wernigerode (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
7 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 14 °C

In October, Wernigerode 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

Snow in Wernigerode

Snow is possible in Wernigerode, 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
14 days
Fresh snow a year
49 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Wernigerode.

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 Wernigerode

Weather for your travel dates

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

Wernigerode 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.

Wernigerode has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • 1.9 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
780 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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Wernigerode vs Halberstadt

In October Halberstadt has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 48). During the day Halberstadt is 1 °C warmer than Wernigerode.

Wernigerode vs Halberstadt, in October
in OctoberWernigerodeHalberstadt
Holiday weather score4855
Daytime high14°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1210
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberWernigerode 14°Halberstadt 15°
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Germany in October: the best places

In October, Wernigerode ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Halberstadt15°55
  2. 2Köthen15°53
  3. 3Dessau-Roßlau15°53
  4. 4Naumburg15°53
  5. 5Magdeburg15°52
  6. 6Tangermünde14°52
  7. 7Jena15°52
  8. 8Lutherstadt Wittenberg15°52
  9. 15WernigerodeThis page14°48
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Frequently asked questions about Wernigerode

When is the best time to visit Wernigerode?

The best time to visit Wernigerode 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 Wernigerode?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Wernigerode?

Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is April with 47 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Wernigerode get?

Wernigerode gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Wernigerode in?

Wernigerode is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Wernigerode?

A nonstop flight from London to Wernigerode takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Wernigerode?

Wernigerode has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 74, summer holidays 74, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 11.