Leiden weather in October (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Leiden look like in October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Leiden typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 108 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Leiden, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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?

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