October 2025 brought typical autumn weather to Friesland, with temperatures hovering just below the seasonal average and above-normal precipitation levels. The month presented a mix of mild days and cooler periods, characteristic of the transitional season in the northern Netherlands.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Friesland reached 11.9 degrees Celsius, slightly below the normal value of 12.1 degrees, resulting in a minor anomaly of minus 0.2 degrees. The warmest day of the month occurred on October 7th in Achtkarspelen, where temperatures climbed to 18.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 19th in Ooststellingwerf, where the mercury dropped to just 5.0 degrees Celsius, illustrating the considerable temperature variation experienced throughout the month.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably above normal during October, with an average total of 138.4 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 127.3 millimeters, representing a nine percent increase. The wettest day occurred on October 4th in Ooststellingwerf, where 35.3 millimeters of rain fell. Súdwest-Fryslân emerged as the wettest location across the province, accumulating 148.2 millimeters of precipitation throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Despite the wet conditions, sunshine hours were slightly above average. Friesland recorded 178.4 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 174.8 hours by approximately two percent. This modest surplus of sunshine provided some relief during what was otherwise a characteristically damp autumn month. The combination of above-normal rainfall and slightly elevated sunshine hours created typical October weather patterns for the region.