October could be a good time to visit Dortmund, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Dortmund in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dortmund for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +63°F with a maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +54°F.
Is Dortmund warm or cold in October?
Dortmund is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Dortmund:
Climate in Dortmund in October
Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+57°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+21°F
+18°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+81°F
+70°F
Rainfall
76 mm
77 mm
73 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
81%
84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
3
Cloudy days
6
8
8
Rainy days
18
18
17
Snowy days
0
0
2
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 77 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dortmund in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dortmund is gradually increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 143 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Dortmund?
This is the weather in Dortmund in October 2023:
1 October
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+72°F
2 October
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+78°F
3 October
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+69°F
4 October
☀️
+62°F
5 October
☀️
+62°F
6 October
☀️
+67°F
7 October
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+71°F
8 October
☁️
+64°F
9 October
☁️
+66°F
10 October
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+75°F
11 October
☀️
+74°F
12 October
🌧️
+68°F
13 October
🌧️
+75°F
14 October
🌧️
+66°F
15 October
🌧️
+51°F
16 October
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+52°F
17 October
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+53°F
18 October
☀️
+57°F
19 October
🌧️
+64°F
20 October
🌧️
+56°F
21 October
🌧️
+63°F
22 October
🌧️
+58°F
23 October
🌧️
+59°F
24 October
☁️
+58°F
25 October
🌧️
+54°F
26 October
☁️
+54°F
27 October
🌧️
+53°F
28 October
🌧️
+58°F
29 October
🌧️
+60°F
30 October
🌧️
+62°F
31 October
🌧️
+54°F
In October 2023 Dortmund had 11 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dortmund climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dortmund in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in October:
Is October a good time to visit Dortmund?
It’s always a good time to visit Dortmund, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dortmund in October?
October has mild temperatures in Dortmund. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Dortmund rainy in October?
Dortmund is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dortmund in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dortmund, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
