Amsterdam weather in October (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the October weather in Amsterdam? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Amsterdam generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Amsterdam in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Amsterdam in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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