October weather forecastContern, Luxembourg

October

Weather in October

October in Contern signals the mid-autumn season and is marked by a significantly cooler temperature range of 5.8°C (42.4°F) to 13.4°C (56.1°F). Climate alterations grow more pronounced from September, paving the way for the transition into winter. The amicable weather of the previous month gives way to frequent showers, cloaking the city in a serene aura. The gradually decreasing daylight hours counterbalance the increasing number of sunshine days. As the city steps deeper into autumn, the cool breezes and the scenic backdrop invite quiet, contemplative moments.

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 18.5°C (65.3°F) to a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F). Throughout October nights, Contern registers an average low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Contern, Luxembourg, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Contern, in October, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Contern, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 545mm (21.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Contern are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Contern, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Contern is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of October in Contern, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:13 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:14 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 Contern, the average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Contern is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 13.4°C (56.1°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F) respectively.

In October, the average relative humidity in Contern is 85%.

In October, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout October, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Contern, Luxembourg. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The average day length in October in Contern is 10h and 46min.

On the first day of October in Contern, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:13 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Contern, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In Contern, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

In Contern, Luxembourg, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average high temperature in October: 13.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average humidity in October: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall in October: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall in October: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (71mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average cloud cover in October: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Contern, Luxembourg

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).