Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Nuremberg in October
Nuremberg cools off: highs slip to 58°F (14°C), from 69°F in September, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (52 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 41°F (5°C).
About 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in September to 74/100.
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 41°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Nuremberg in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Christkindlesmarkt
Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.
Schöner Brunnen
A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The half-timbered house below the castle where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until his death.
Markt der Partnerstädte
Stalls from Nuremberg's twin cities around the world on the Rathausplatz, beside St. Sebaldus.
Nearby in October
- Bamberg in October~31 mi · highs 58°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October~40 mi · highs 56°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in October~56 mi · highs 58°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in October~94 mi · highs 58°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nuremberg in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Nuremberg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nuremberg in October?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nuremberg in October?
Not much: about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 41°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Nuremberg in October?
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