Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October
Rothenburg ob der Tauber cools off: highs slip to 56°F (14°C), from 68°F in September, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What October feels like
Highs near 56°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (4°C).
About 2.1 in (53 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 72/100.
- October sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Plönlein
Fork in the street framed by towers and timber houses.
Why now October scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Burggarten
Castle garden on a spur above the Tauber valley.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Zur Höll
Wine tavern in one of the town's oldest buildings with Franconian wines.
St. Jakob's Church
Gothic church holding Riemenschneider's Holy Blood Altar.
Reichsküchenmeister
Hotel restaurant near St. Jakob serving Franconian roasts and dumplings.
Nearby in October
- Würzburg in October~30 mi · highs 58°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in October~40 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in October~47 mi · highs 58°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in October~107 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 56°F (14°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. October is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How cold is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October?
Average highs are 56°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Routes in season in October
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
Planning Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.