Drachten Weather in October

With daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F), October in Drachten brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 73 mm (2.9 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Drachten in October

Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 73 mm (2.9 in). With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Drachten in October

Temperatures in Drachten in October top out at 15°C (59°F) and drop to 8°C (46°F) overnight. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Drachten in October

The area enjoys a balanced 117 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Drachten.

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Drachten Temperature in October

Min Temperature 8°C (46°F)  

Max Temperature 15°C (59°F)  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (25 KM, 15 Miles).

What to Wear in Drachten in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Drachten 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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• January
• February
• March
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• May
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• October
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Drachten's climate page.

More climate data for Drachten

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