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Alphen aan den Rijn Weather in October

October in Alphen aan den Rijn brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 85 mm (3.3 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

Typically around 17 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 85 mm (3.3 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

Alphen aan den Rijn in October gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With overnight lows of 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

With about 108 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

Wind Speed in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

October has wind speeds averaging 5 m/s (10 knots). You can expect gentle to moderate winds that move small trees and make flags wave steadily on typical days. Conditions typically range from light breezes to moderate winds.

For Alphen aan den Rijn itself, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Alphen aan den Rijn Temperature in October

Min Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
85 mm (3.3 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
84% *
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots) *
Sunshine
108 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
31% *
* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

Pack for changing conditions in Alphen aan den Rijn in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Alphen aan den Rijn in October

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

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