Rotterdam weather in October (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Rotterdam in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Rotterdam typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Rotterdam in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 114 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, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 114 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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

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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 Rotterdam 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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