October · Germany
Best time to visit Black Forest in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Black Forest in October
Average temperature 9°C, 90 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Black Forest scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Black Forest's conifers, cuckoo clocks and spa towns fill a wooded corner of south-west Germany.
October in Black Forest — middling scores, decent value
October averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Black Forest in October?
- In October, Black Forest averages 9°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Black Forest?
- October earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Black Forest in October?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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