AI-generatedWolfsburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 669 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 65 m
Climate in Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg 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 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Wolfsburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4018:25
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 07:19–08:27 · evening 17:38–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:19 · evening 18:46–18:59
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 Wolfsburg in October?
In October, Wolfsburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:40 – 18:25
- 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+2Europe/Berlin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
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
Sunshine hours in Wolfsburg
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 3.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Wolfsburg, 34 % 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 Wolfsburg
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 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 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 Wolfsburg: 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, Wolfsburg has about 11 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Wolfsburg
How breezy and how cloudy Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Wolfsburg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Wolfsburg
How often the day gets hot in Wolfsburg (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, Wolfsburg 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 in Wolfsburg
Snow is possible in Wolfsburg, 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 Wolfsburg.
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 Wolfsburg
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 8°. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 4° | −1° | 1.7 h | 12 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 5° | 0° | 2.6 h | 11 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | 2° | 3.9 h | 11 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 14° | 5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 42 |
| MayMay | 80 | 18° | 9° | 7.1 h | 11 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 23° | 15° | 7.2 h | 13 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 23° | 15° | 6.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 19° | 12° | 5.3 h | 9 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 8° | 3.6 h | 11 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 8° | 4° | 1.8 h | 11 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 5° | 1° | 1.4 h | 13 | 57 |
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
52.42° N, 10.78° E · 65 m · Europe/Berlin
Best time to visit Wolfsburg
The best time to visit Wolfsburg is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 76 mm.
Wolfsburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wolfsburg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Wolfsburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Wolfsburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Wolfsburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wolfsburg for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Wolfsburg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Wolfsburg: score 81 against 45. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 81better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 60 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Wolfsburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 2 h
In January, Wolfsburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in January15February5° · 3 h
In February, Wolfsburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in February22March9° · 4 h
In March, Wolfsburg is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in March58April14° · 6 h
In April, Wolfsburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in April80May18° · 7 h
In May, Wolfsburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in May81June22° · 8 h
In June, Wolfsburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in June75July23° · 7 h
In July, Wolfsburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in July78August23° · 7 h
In August, Wolfsburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in August77September19° · 5 h
In September, Wolfsburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in September45October14° · 4 h
In October, Wolfsburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in October15November8° · 2 h
In November, Wolfsburg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg in November12December5° · 1 h
In December, Wolfsburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfsburg.
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Wolfsburg vs. Brunswick
In October the holiday weather in Wolfsburg and Brunswick is about equally good (score 45 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in Brunswick as in Wolfsburg.
| in October | Wolfsburg | Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Wolfsburg
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Wolfsburg 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.
Wolfsburg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 12 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.
Frequently asked questions about Wolfsburg
When is the best time to visit Wolfsburg?
The best time to visit Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Wolfsburg?
Rain is most frequent in July and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wolfsburg get?
Wolfsburg gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Wolfsburg in?
Wolfsburg uses the time zone Europe/Berlin: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Wolfsburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Wolfsburg takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Wolfsburg?
Wolfsburg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 12.
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