Rotterdam weather in October (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Rotterdam in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Rotterdam includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Rotterdam in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 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 114 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Rotterdam.

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