November 2025 in Noord-Holland: A Drier Than Average Month with Mild Temperatures
November brought relatively mild conditions to Noord-Holland, with temperatures performing almost exactly in line with seasonal norms. The average temperature for the month reached 8.1 degrees Celsius, just 0.1 degrees above the normal value of 8.0 degrees. This consistency masked some notable daily variations across the province, with Den Helder recording the warmest day on November 5th at 16.6 degrees Celsius, while Oostzaan experienced the coldest conditions on November 25th, dropping to minus 1.9 degrees Celsius.
Precipitation and Rainfall Patterns
The most striking feature of November 2025 was the significantly drier conditions compared to historical averages. The province received an average of 82.8 millimeters of precipitation, representing a 27 percent decrease from the normal November total of 113.1 millimeters. Despite this overall dryness, individual rainfall events could still be substantial. Den Helder recorded the wettest single day on November 14th with 38.6 millimeters of rain. When examining total precipitation by location, Medemblik emerged as the wettest area in Noord-Holland, accumulating 126.1 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
November 2025 proved to be sunnier than typical for the season. The province recorded 130.8 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 121.4 hours by 8 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with below-average rainfall, created conditions that were notably drier and brighter than what residents of Noord-Holland usually experience during autumn's final month.
Overall, November 2025 presented a balanced weather picture for Noord-Holland: temperatures remained seasonally appropriate, but the month distinguished itself through reduced precipitation and enhanced sunshine hours, creating a relatively pleasant late autumn period for the province.