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October · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 43/100

Amsterdam in October

Mixed · 43/100
High / low15° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation103 mm15 wet days
Cloud cover45%monthly average
52.37° N, 4.89° EElevation 13 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goAmsterdam · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
October: high / low15° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 7° — cool weather by day. Expect around 103 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.

Days are 4.6° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 4.7°.

October scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Amsterdam. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:06 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 10 h 42 min of daylight. Days shorten by 119 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%57%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%75%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Amsterdam in October

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in October

Around Amsterdam this month

Haarlem
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Haarlem

North Holland · 17 km W
15°Oct high
15wet days
43score
Haarlem
Zaanstad
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Zaanstad

North Holland · 10 km NW
15°Oct high
15wet days
43score
Zaanstad
Amstelveen
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Amstelveen

North Holland · 8.3 km S
15°Oct high
15wet days
43score
Amstelveen
Purmerend
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Purmerend

North Holland · 15 km N
15°Oct high
16wet days
43score
Purmerend
ivTop of the table

Netherlands's best in October

Where to go in October
Sittard
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Sittard

Limburg
15°Oct high
12wet days
51score
Sittard
Helmond
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Helmond

North Brabant
15°Oct high
12wet days
50score
Helmond
Roermond
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Roermond

Limburg
15°Oct high
12wet days
50score
Roermond
Maastricht
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Maastricht

Limburg
15°Oct high
12wet days
49score
Maastricht
·Questions

Amsterdam in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Amsterdam?

October scores 43/100 for Amsterdam, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 15°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Amsterdam in October?

Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 7°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in October?

Amsterdam receives about 103 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 15 days.