October 2025 brought cooler and drier conditions to Gelderland compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures and reduced sunshine, creating a typical autumn atmosphere across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Gelderland reached 11.8 degrees Celsius, which is 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.4 degrees. This slight cooling trend was evident throughout the month. The warmest day occurred on October 7 in Lochem, where temperatures climbed to 18.9 degrees Celsius, providing a brief taste of mild autumn weather. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 26 in Oude IJsselstreek, where temperatures dropped to just 5.2 degrees Celsius, marking the onset of colder late-autumn weather.
Precipitation Patterns
October saw moderate rainfall across Gelderland, with an average total of 103.6 millimeters. This represents an 8 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 112.5 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on October 4 in Ermelo, which received 27.5 millimeters of rain. Among all locations, Barneveld recorded the highest monthly total with 117.9 millimeters, indicating that rainfall distribution was somewhat uneven across the province.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 157.6 hours during October, falling 9 percent short of the normal 172.8 hours. This reduction reflects the increasing cloud cover typical of autumn months in the Netherlands. The combination of lower temperatures, reduced sunshine, and moderate rainfall created conditions characteristic of transitional autumn weather, with the month showing a gradual shift toward winter patterns as it progressed.