Drenthe Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Drenthe, the Netherlands in October.

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Westerbork IJhorst Dwingeloo Exloo

Thinking about venturing to Drenthe, the Netherlands this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Drenthe in October

Drenthe, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. October in Drenthe generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Westerbork.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Drenthe, the Netherlands, check out the map below.

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in) in Westerbork.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Westerbork sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Drenthe by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Drenthe - and find the best time to visit. (based on Westerbork)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) July23°C (73°F) This monthAugust23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Drenthe in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Drenthe.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).

Popular Destinations in Drenthe

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Drenthe, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Drenthe (October)

Precipitation variation in Drenthe (October)

Westerbork

In October Westerbork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
98 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Westerbork →

IJhorst

In October IJhorst generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
98 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in IJhorst →

Dwingeloo

In October Dwingeloo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
98 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Dwingeloo →

Exloo

In October Exloo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
98 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Exloo →

Meppen

In October Meppen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
98 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Meppen →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Drenthe in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westerbork 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
IJhorst 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Dwingeloo 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Exloo 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Meppen 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Norg 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Drenthe weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Drenthe, the Netherlands in October?

October in Drenthe, the Netherlands brings good weather. In Westerbork, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Drenthe, the Netherlands in October?

Daytime temperatures in Westerbork peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Drenthe, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Drenthe, the Netherlands. Westerbork averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Drenthe, the Netherlands?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Westerbork, October might be a good time to visit Drenthe, the Netherlands. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Westerbork. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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