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Saxony endures cool October: weather lags behind other countries!
Saxony was the coolest federal state in Germany in October 2025, with above-average precipitation and little sunshine.
Saxony endures cool October: weather lags behind other countries!
In October 2025, Saxony became the only federal state in Germany where temperatures were not warmer than average. With an average temperature of just 8.9 degrees Celsius, Saxony was 0.1 degrees below the long-term average of 9 degrees, which dates back to a reference period from 1961 to 1990. Borken newspaper reports that Saxony and Bavaria occupied the cooler places in October compared to other federal states.
The temperatures ranged between 6 and 13 degrees, which was rather mild for the month. Loud weather2.com However, you should definitely pack a warm jacket and an umbrella, as 3 to 8 days of rain had to be expected. In addition, a possible snow day was not ruled out. Overall, the weather rating for Saxony in October remained classified as “OK”.
Rain and sun in Saxony
A look at the precipitation data is hardly inspiring: Saxony recorded 65 liters per square meter in October, which is an impressive 38 percent more than the long-term average of 47 liters. The duration of sunshine also left something to be desired - at just 76 hours, it was 35 percent less than the average of 118 hours in the reference period.
In contrast to Saxony, October was too warm overall in Germany, with an average temperature of 9.9 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 degrees above the long-term reference value. The total rainfall in Germany was 79 liters, which is 42 percent above the average. Here too, the 79 hours of sunshine were below the long-term average of 109 hours.
Weather data in comparison
| Month | Temperature (°C) | Rainy days | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/-3 | 6 | 77 |
| February | 3/-2 | 5 | 49 |
| March | 8/1 | 6 | 53 |
| April | 14/4 | 6 | 53 |
| May | 17/8 | 7 | 90 |
| June | 21/12 | 7 | 122 |
| July | 23/14 | 7 | 128 |
| August | 24/14 | 6 | 125 |
| September | 19/10 | 5 | 87 |
| October | 13/6 | 5 | 68 |
| November | 8/3 | 6 | 58 |
| December | 3/-1 | 7 | 65 |
In summary, it can be said that in October 2025 Saxony lagged behind the other federal states in both areas - temperature and sunshine - which certainly also had an influence on the mood of the population. It remains to be seen how the weather will develop in the coming months. Teachers Pay Teachers Although it doesn't come into play directly, it could be important for many teachers when it comes to designing learning content in the cold season.