Rotterdam weather in October (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

The average maximum daytime temperature in Rotterdam in October lies at 14.7°C (58.46°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 7.1°C (44.78°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during October is moderate with an average of 78mm (3.1 inches). There are generally around 17 rainy days. The sun will show itself now and again, with 114 hours of sunshine during the entire month.

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in October

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Min Temperature 7 °C  

Max Temperature 14 °C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 78mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 114 hrs *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Where to stay in Rotterdam

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Where to go in the Netherlands in October

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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 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in October? Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. It’s not quite the end of sweater weather, so don’t pack your knits away yet. But you could for example swap a turtleneck for a button down shirt in this month. At night it tends to cool off so best to pack some warm nightwear as well.

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

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