AI-generatedWesterland, Sylt at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,760 h
- Rain a year
- 931 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Westerland, Sylt
Westerland, Sylt has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Westerland, Sylt is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5418:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Westerland, Sylt in October?
In October, Westerland, Sylt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 117 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:54 – 18:31
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 39 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %10 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Westerland, Sylt
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Westerland, Sylt ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to December 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 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.0° | 2.1° | 5.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.1° | 1.9° | 4.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.3° | 2.3° | 5.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.3° | 5.7° | 8.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 9.9° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.9° | 13.6° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.5° | 16.3° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.5° | 15.6° | 17.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.8° | 11.7° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 8.0° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.8° | 4.3° | 6.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Westerland, Sylt
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 3.4 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Westerland, Sylt, 32 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 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 Westerland, Sylt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · 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 115 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 in Westerland, Sylt: 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, Westerland, Sylt has about 17 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 5 | 4° | 2° | 4.0° | 1.6 h | 15 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 4° | 2° | 3.1° | 2.7 h | 12 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 6° | 3° | 4.3° | 4.4 h | 11 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 10° | 6° | 7.3° | 6.6 h | 9 | 41 |
| MayMay | 28 | 14° | 10° | 11.3° | 8.1 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 17° | 13° | 14.9° | 7.7 h | 11 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 19° | 15° | 17.5° | 7.7 h | 14 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 19° | 16° | 18.6° | 7.0 h | 14 | 99 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 17° | 14° | 16.5° | 5.2 h | 13 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 3 | 13° | 10° | 12.8° | 3.4 h | 17 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 9° | 6° | 9.1° | 1.8 h | 17 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 6° | 3° | 5.8° | 1.4 h | 16 | 86 |
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)
54.91° N, 8.30° E · 8 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Westerland, Sylt
The best time to visit Westerland, Sylt is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 117 mm.
Westerland, Sylt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Westerland, Sylt in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Westerland, Sylt in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Westerland, Sylt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Westerland, Sylt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Westerland, Sylt for you.
Your best months: April – May, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Westerland, Sylt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January4° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 75 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in January9February4° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in February15March6° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In March, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in March24April10° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °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 41 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in April28May14° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Westerland, Sylt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in May26June17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Westerland, Sylt is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in June24July19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In July, Westerland, Sylt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °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 88 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in July26August19° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Westerland, Sylt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in August14September17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Westerland, Sylt is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in September3October13° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Westerland, Sylt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 117 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in October2November9° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 96 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
Westerland, Sylt in November3December6° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Westerland, Sylt is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 86 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Westerland, Sylt.
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Westerland vs. St. Peter-Ording
In October the holiday weather in Westerland and St. Peter-Ording is about equally good (score 3 vs. 6). During the day it is about as warm in St. Peter-Ording as in Westerland. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Westerland | St. Peter-Ording |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 3 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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- 14WesterlandThis page13°13°3
Planning a trip to Westerland, Sylt
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 20 min
- Distance
- 700 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Westerland, Sylt
When is the best time to visit Westerland, Sylt?
The best time to visit Westerland, Sylt is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Westerland, Sylt?
The sea temperature in Westerland, Sylt ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Westerland, Sylt in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Westerland, Sylt?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Westerland, Sylt?
Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 117 mm. The driest month is April with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Westerland, Sylt get?
Westerland, Sylt gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Westerland, Sylt in?
Westerland, Sylt uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Westerland, Sylt?
A nonstop flight from London to Westerland, Sylt takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 700 km.
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