October weather forecastKiel, Germany
October
Weather in October
October ushers in a chill in the air as Kiel, Germany, transitions more fully into the autumn season. The month is characterized by further decrease in temperatures and daylight hours, as well as a slight increase in cloud cover and rainfall. Even though Kiel does not experience any snowfall in October, the general weather pattern hints towards the impending winter. During this time, the sea temperature drops to 13.3°C (55.9°F), signaling the end of the swimming season. However, the vibrant foliage and crisp autumn air make October a visually appealing and invigorating month.Temperature
As Kiel, Germany, enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) of September to a still refreshing 13°C (55.4°F). An average nighttime temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) is recorded during October.Humidity
In Kiel, the average relative humidity in October is 86%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout October, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 234mm (9.21") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Kiel, Germany, the average seawater temperature in October is 13.3°C (55.9°F).Note: Beware of 13.3°C (55.9°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
In Kiel, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:55 CEST. On the last day of October, in Kiel, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 16:46 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
The average sunshine in October in Kiel is 4.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average high temperature in October: 13°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).
Average pressure in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average pressure in October: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average wind speed in October: 14.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.6km/h).
Average humidity in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average humidity in October: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (78%).
Average rainfall in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average rainfall in October: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average sea temperature in October: 13.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (2.7°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average cloud cover in October: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in October
Kiel, Germany
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (8km).
