SeasonMapFreiburg weather in October
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October in Freiburg: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Freiburg · #690 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Freiburg in October
Other months in Freiburg
Freiburg's forum calls it Germany's warmest and sunniest city, so odds of good September weather are better than most of the country, though the region is genuinely capable of a rainy, cool spell any time of year. Regulars note September is a pleasant month in the surrounding wine country as the grapes ripen, and recommend layers since daytime highs can swing widely from one week to the next.
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Freiburg climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Freiburg in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAutumn holidays in Germany, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Freiburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFreiburg's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Freiburg in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Kaiserstuhl wine harvest
5 Sep – 15 Oct · usuallyThe vineyards on the volcanic hills west of the city are picked from early September, and the Neuer Wein appears in the taverns while it is still cloudy and half-fermented.
- Nature
Black Forest autumn
5 Oct – 8 Nov · usuallyAutumn colourThe beech below the Schauinsland turns first, the valley vineyards a fortnight later. The tram and the cable car put you in it without a car, which is unusual for the range.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Freiburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Freiburg in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Freiburg?
- October in Freiburg: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Freiburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Freiburg in October?
- In October, Freiburg averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 7.2°C, with about 71.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Freiburg in October?
- Freiburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — October
Within 300 km: Baden-Baden's Autumn in the Lichtentaler Allee around 8 Oct – 8 Nov, and Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz on 17 Oct – 21 Nov.