Dresden weather in October
Dresden in October averages 11°C (51°F), 49 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Dresden, October is the sixth coldest, the sixth wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (51°F)
6–15°C · 43–59°F
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.7 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 16 km/h
What is Dresden like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dresden in October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Dresden is 4.8°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (60°F).
October in Dresden is 4.4°C warmer than November and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Dresden in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 43 minutes in Dresden, rising about 07:28 and setting about 18:11 local time.
October ends 1 hour 52 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 49 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Dresden
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Dresden
What to read before you book.
Dresden weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 46 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 72 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 80 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 55 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
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FAQs about Dresden in October
October climate averages for Dresden, 1991–2020.
Dresden averages 11°C (51°F) in October, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 15°C (59°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 49 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 11°C (51°F) against 6°C (43°F) in November — 4.4°C warmer.
October is 4.8°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:28 and sunset about 18:11 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 52 minutes shorter than it starts.
