Schiphol weather in October (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the October weather in Schiphol? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Schiphol typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Schiphol in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 Schiphol climate page with graphs.

 

Schiphol, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 115 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

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 Schiphol 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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