October 2025 Weather Summary for Drenthe, Netherlands
October in Drenthe proved to be a slightly cooler and drier month than average, with temperatures and precipitation both falling just short of their normal values. The province experienced typical autumn conditions throughout the month, with considerable variation between different regions and dates.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Drenthe was 11.6 degrees Celsius, running 0.4 degrees below the normal value of 12.0 degrees. The warmest day of the month occurred on October 7th in Emmen, where temperatures reached 19.0 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant autumn day. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 18th in Borger-Odoorn, where temperatures dropped to just 3.9 degrees Celsius, marking a significant temperature swing of 15.1 degrees between the month's extremes.
Precipitation Patterns
October rainfall totaled 111.0 millimeters across Drenthe, approximately 3 percent below the normal amount of 115.0 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on October 4th in Aa en Hunze, where 35.7 millimeters of rain fell. When examining precipitation by location, Midden-Drenthe received the most rainfall for the month with a total of 122.5 millimeters, indicating that western portions of the province were somewhat wetter than the provincial average.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 171.8 hours during October, just 1 percent below the normal value of 174.2 hours. This slight deficit reflects typical autumn conditions with increasing cloud cover as the season progressed. Overall, October 2025 in Drenthe was characterized by near-normal conditions with modest deviations from historical averages, providing fairly representative autumn weather for the province.