SeasonMapFüssen (Neuschwanstein) weather in October
Germany
October in Füssen: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Füssen · #856 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Füssen in October
Other months in Füssen
Füssen's forum calls June one of the better months — mild days and cool nights that regularly dip below 15°C — but warns it's also one of the wettest, alongside August. Regulars recommend packing a waterproof jacket and a warm layer regardless of the season, since the weather here changes quickly enough that long-range forecasts aren't worth trusting.
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Füssen climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Füssen 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Füssen'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 weatherFüssen's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Füssen in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Forggensee filled and boats running
1 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallySummer season opensThe reservoir is drained every winter and refilled by mid-June; the two lake boats run 1 June to about 15 October. Out of season the basin is a gravel plain you can walk across. Source ↗
- Nature
Autumn around the castle lakes
5 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyAutumn colourThe beech below the two castles and around the Alpsee turns through October, which is the one time the standard view is worth queueing for twice.
- Rule
Castles on winter hours
16 Oct – 31 MarClosuresFrom mid-October the castle tours run 9 to 3.30 instead of 9 to 6, and Neuschwanstein shuts entirely on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January. Tickets are timed and online only. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Füssen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Füssen?
Füssen in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Füssen?
- October in Füssen: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Füssen on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Füssen in October?
- In October, Füssen averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 117.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Füssen in October?
- Füssen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in October.
- Does it snow in Füssen in October?
- Füssen sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in October.
Other months in Füssen
Compare Füssen in October
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — October
Within 300 km: Garmisch-Partenkirchen's Almabtrieb cattle drives around 12 Sep – 5 Oct, and Innsbruck's Almabtrieb cattle drives around 10 Sep – 10 Oct.