November 2025 in Drenthe presented a typical autumn month with temperatures holding steady at seasonal norms and notably drier conditions than usual. The province experienced a mix of mild and cold spells, with significant variation across different locations and dates throughout the month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for November in Drenthe reached 6.8 degrees Celsius, matching the long-term normal exactly with no temperature anomaly recorded. The month saw considerable temperature swings, ranging from a low of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius recorded in Meppel on November 21st to a high of 16.5 degrees Celsius in Emmen on November 5th. This 21.8-degree difference highlights the dynamic nature of autumn weather patterns in the province, with early November bringing relatively mild conditions before colder air masses moved in during the latter part of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
November proved significantly drier than average, with total precipitation reaching 73.8 millimeters compared to the normal 98.7 millimeters, representing a 25 percent deficit. The wettest day occurred on November 14th in Aa en Hunze, where 25.9 millimeters fell. Despite this single heavy rainfall event, the overall precipitation deficit persisted throughout the month. Aa en Hunze recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 89.1 millimeters, indicating that rainfall distribution was uneven across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
A bright spot in November's weather was above-average sunshine, with 121.6 hours recorded against a normal of 109.6 hours, representing an 11 percent surplus. This additional sunshine helped offset some of the typical gloominess associated with late autumn in the Netherlands. The combination of drier conditions and increased sunshine created relatively pleasant weather for much of the month, despite the seasonal chill that intensified toward month's end.