Rainy October: Thuringia has hardly any sun and a lot of water!

Rainy October: Thuringia has hardly any sun and a lot of water!

October 2025 will be a real month of showers in Thuringia. With a heavy rainfall of 28% more than usual and only a fragmentary display of light from the sun, one could almost speak of a gloomy October. The average temperature is a mild 9.2 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees above the long-term average of 8.4 degrees, which was determined between 1961 and 1990. That reports n-tv.

The Thuringian Forest received the water drops in particularly large numbers. Local records record over 170 liters of rain per square meter, while the northern Thuringian Basin remains comparatively dry at around 30 liters. Across the state, precipitation in October averages 61 liters per square meter - a clear increase compared to the long-term average of 48 liters.

Little sun, lots of rain

But it's not just the rain that's notable: the sunshine duration of just 63 hours is one of the lowest recorded in Thuringia since meteorological records began. For comparison: the long-term average is 107 hours. Thuringia has once again underlined its reputation as one of the sunniest federal states.

In a nationwide comparison, Germany shows a similar picture. The average temperature nationwide is 9.9 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 degrees above the historical reference value. The wetness is noticeable here too: total rainfall of 79 liters per square meter is 42% more than the long-term average. The duration of sunshine across Germany is 79 hours, which this year is only lower in January.

Historical weather data and trends

A look at the data from the last few years shows that such extreme weather phenomena are no longer uncommon. The weather archive from Meteocenter documents precipitation values ​​and temperature trends from 2005 to 2025 and clearly illustrates the trends of recent years. Interactive charts and detailed monthly data are available to those interested.

One of the interesting aspects of the weather data is that fluctuations in temperatures and precipitation have been recorded by dense measurement networks since the end of the 19th century. The German Weather Service ( DWD ) also has time series charts for temperature and precipitation highs since 1881, while our information on sunshine duration has only been documented since the 1950s. This historical data helps understand ongoing warming and changing climates.

In summary, the spoiled Sunday day tripper in Thuringia in October should definitely pack a raincoat. The weather conditions are less inviting these days, but we must not lose hope that the sun will soon pay more than just a short visit!