September 2025 in Drenthe: A Cooler and Slightly Drier Month
September in the Dutch province of Drenthe proved to be cooler and somewhat drier than the seasonal average, marking a notable departure from typical early autumn conditions. The month presented a mix of mild days and increasingly chilly nights as summer gradually gave way to autumn.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for September in Drenthe reached 14.8 degrees Celsius, falling 1.4 degrees below the normal value of 16.2 degrees. This temperature deficit was consistent throughout the province, indicating a widespread cooling pattern. The warmest day of the month occurred on September 7th in Midden-Drenthe, where temperatures climbed to 25.5 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of late summer warmth. In stark contrast, the coldest reading came on September 24th in Aa en Hunze, where temperatures dropped to just 5.7 degrees Celsius, signaling the arrival of genuine autumn chill.
Precipitation and Rainfall Patterns
Rainfall during September totaled 67.7 millimeters on average across Drenthe, representing a four percent decrease from the normal monthly precipitation of 70.7 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on September 1st in Meppel, which recorded 18.4 millimeters of rain. Meppel also emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 75.6 millimeters of precipitation, slightly above the provincial average.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 269.1 hours during September, approximately four percent below the normal value of 280.9 hours. This reduction in sunshine reflected the increasing cloud cover typical of the transition into autumn. The combination of below-average temperatures, slightly reduced rainfall, and diminished sunshine hours created conditions characteristic of an early autumn month in the northern Netherlands, with gradually shortening days and cooler atmospheric conditions becoming increasingly dominant as the month progressed.