Drachten weather in October (Friesland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Drachten in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

October in Drachten generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Drachten in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 117 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Drachten, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

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

Where to go in the Netherlands in October

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel 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 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Drachten.

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