Amsterdam weather in October (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Amsterdam during October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of October in Amsterdam typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Amsterdam in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 108 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amsterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Amsterdam, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 108 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in October

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amsterdam.

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