Mechelen weather in October (Limburg, Netherlands)

Is October a good time to explore Mechelen weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

October in Mechelen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Mechelen in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 117 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mechelen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.