Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Würzburg in October
Würzburg cools off: highs slip to 58°F (15°C), from 70°F in September, with lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (53 mm) for the month.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in September to 75/100.
- 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 eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Würzburg in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt
Stalls fill the Marktplatz around the Gothic Marienkapelle, with a tall tree and a nativity scene.
Bürgerspital Weinstuben
Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.
Käppele
Balthasar Neumann's pilgrimage church on the Nikolausberg, reached by a stepped Way of the Cross.
Festung Marienberg
Hilltop fortress above the vineyards on the west bank, with walls and terraces looking over the old town.
Why now October scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Würzburg Residence
UNESCO-listed prince-bishops' palace with Tiepolo's ceiling fresco over the grand staircase.
Nearby in October
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in October~30 mi · highs 56°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bamberg in October~43 mi · highs 58°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in October~56 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in October~90 mi · highs 59°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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.
Würzburg in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Würzburg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 88 in May – September. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
How cold is Würzburg in October?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Würzburg 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 26.7 in (679 mm).
What should I pack for Würzburg in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Würzburg in October?
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