Alkmaar weather in October (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Alkmaar in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Alkmaar generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Alkmaar in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 99 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Alkmaar, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 99 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
* Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

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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 Alkmaar 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
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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