October 2025 brought cooler and drier conditions to Limburg compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures and significantly reduced sunshine, creating a typical autumn atmosphere across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Limburg reached 11.8 degrees Celsius, falling 0.9 degrees below the normal value of 12.7 degrees. This modest temperature deficit reflects the cooler nature of the month. The warmest day occurred on October 20 in Roerdalen, where temperatures climbed to 18.0 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded on October 26 in Vaals, where the thermometer dropped to just 4.0 degrees Celsius, marking a significant temperature swing of 14 degrees between the warmest and coldest days of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
October delivered 79.5 millimeters of rainfall across Limburg, representing a 20 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 98.8 millimeters. Despite this overall drier trend, the month did experience notable wet periods. The wettest single day occurred on October 25 in Vaals, where 18.8 millimeters of rain fell. Vaals emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 92.5 millimeters of precipitation, indicating that rainfall was not evenly distributed across the province.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours totaled 134.4 hours during October, which is 20 percent below the normal value of 168.3 hours. This reduction in sunshine is consistent with typical autumn weather patterns, when cloud cover becomes more prevalent and daylight hours continue to decrease as the season progresses.
Notable Observations
October 2025 in Limburg was marked by cooler temperatures, reduced precipitation, and diminished sunshine compared to historical norms. The month demonstrated the variable nature of autumn weather, with significant temperature fluctuations and localized rainfall variations across different municipalities within the province.