October weather forecastEssen, Germany
October
Weather in October
The transition to winter becomes evident in October, with temperatures continuing their downward trend from the previous month. Despite the dip in temperature, rainfall increases to 13mm (0.51"), providing moisture essential for the winter season. The significantly reduced daylight hours herald the arrival of winter, while frequent cloud cover further decreases the amount of sunshine. As October ends, comfortable weather gives way to the cooler days ahead.Temperature
October in Essen witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from September's comfortable 19.2°C (66.6°F) to a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F). Throughout the October nights, Essen encounters a low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F).Humidity
In Essen, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.Rainfall
In October, in Essen, Germany, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Essen, Germany.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Essen, Germany, is 10h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:09 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:06 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Essen, Germany
- Average high temperature in October: 14.4°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in October
Essen, Germany
- Average pressure in October: 1016.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Essen, Germany
- Average wind speed in October: 12.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in October
Essen, Germany
- Average humidity in October: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall in October: 13mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Essen, Germany
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Essen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in October: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Essen, Germany
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Essen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in October: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in October
Essen, Germany
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
