AI-generatedWilhelmshaven at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 788 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven 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 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Wilhelmshaven is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
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°
07:5318:34
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 07:31–08:41 · evening 17:46–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:31 · evening 18:56–19:09
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 Wilhelmshaven in October?
In October, Wilhelmshaven is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:53 – 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+2Europe/Berlin
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
Sea temperature in Wilhelmshaven
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.6 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wilhelmshaven ranges from 4.0 °C in February to 18.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November 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 17.7 and 20.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.5° | 2.8° | 5.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.0° | 2.8° | 5.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.1° | 3.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.1° | 6.8° | 9.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.6° | 13.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.5° | 14.4° | 16.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.9° | 16.9° | 18.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.9° | 17.7° | 20.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.0° | 16.0° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.5° | 12.6° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.7° | 8.6° | 10.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 5.0° | 7.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Wilhelmshaven
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 Wilhelmshaven, 33 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Wilhelmshaven
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 80 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 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 Wilhelmshaven: 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, Wilhelmshaven has about 13 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Wilhelmshaven
How breezy and how cloudy Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven 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: Sep – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Wilhelmshaven: 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 Wilhelmshaven
Snow is possible in Wilhelmshaven, 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 Wilhelmshaven.
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.
Nights and sleep in Wilhelmshaven
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°
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 (14°). 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° | 4.5° | 1.6 h | 13 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6° | 1° | 4.0° | 2.5 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 9° | 2° | 5.1° | 4.1 h | 11 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 13° | 5° | 8.1° | 6.4 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 23 | 17° | 9° | 11.7° | 7.4 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 20° | 12° | 15.5° | 7.2 h | 13 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 21° | 14° | 17.9° | 7.1 h | 15 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 22° | 14° | 18.9° | 6.6 h | 14 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 18° | 12° | 17.0° | 5.1 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 14° | 8° | 13.5° | 3.5 h | 13 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 9° | 5° | 9.7° | 1.8 h | 12 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 6° | 2° | 6.3° | 1.4 h | 13 | 64 |
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
53.55° N, 8.10° E · 2 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Wilhelmshaven
The best time to visit Wilhelmshaven is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 92 mm.
Wilhelmshaven through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wilhelmshaven in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Wilhelmshaven in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Wilhelmshaven in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wilhelmshaven in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wilhelmshaven for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Wilhelmshaven
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 Wilhelmshaven: score 39 against 9. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 39better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 13.5° | 18.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 69 mmbetter | 85 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Wilhelmshaven month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In January, Wilhelmshaven is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in January11February6° · Sea 4° · 3 h
In February, Wilhelmshaven is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in February14March9° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In March, Wilhelmshaven is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °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. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in March21April13° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In April, Wilhelmshaven is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in April23May17° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Wilhelmshaven is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in May25June20° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In June, Wilhelmshaven is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in June34July21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In July, Wilhelmshaven is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in July39August22° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Wilhelmshaven is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °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 85 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in August17September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Wilhelmshaven is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in September9October14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In October, Wilhelmshaven is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in October8November9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Wilhelmshaven is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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 Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven in November7December6° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Wilhelmshaven is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 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 Wilhelmshaven.
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Wilhelmshaven vs. Bremerhaven
In October the holiday weather in Wilhelmshaven and Bremerhaven is about equally good (score 9 vs. 8). During the day Bremerhaven is 1 °C cooler than Wilhelmshaven. The sea in Bremerhaven is 1 °C cooler. Bremerhaven gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Wilhelmshaven | Bremerhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 9 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Germany in October: the best places
In October, Wilhelmshaven ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 19WilhelmshavenThis page14°14°9
Planning a trip to Wilhelmshaven
Weather for your travel dates
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Wilhelmshaven 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.
Wilhelmshaven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
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 5 °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.
Frequently asked questions about Wilhelmshaven
When is the best time to visit Wilhelmshaven?
The best time to visit Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven?
The sea temperature in Wilhelmshaven ranges from 4.0 °C in February to 18.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wilhelmshaven in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Wilhelmshaven?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Wilhelmshaven?
Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 92 mm. The driest month is March with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wilhelmshaven get?
Wilhelmshaven gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Wilhelmshaven in?
Wilhelmshaven uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Wilhelmshaven?
A nonstop flight from London to Wilhelmshaven takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 37, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.
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