Alkmaar weather in October (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Alkmaar as October approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Alkmaar includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Alkmaar in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 99 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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