October 2025 brought typical autumn weather to Noord-Holland, with temperatures hovering close to seasonal norms and above-average rainfall. The month was characterized by variable conditions, ranging from mild early-October days to notably cooler conditions towards the end of the month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Noord-Holland reached 12.3 degrees Celsius, falling just 0.4 degrees below the normal value of 12.7 degrees. This slight cooling anomaly reflects the transitional nature of autumn in the region. The warmest day occurred on October 7th in Hilversum, where temperatures climbed to 18.1 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant early-autumn day. In contrast, the coldest conditions arrived later in the month, with Hilversum recording a minimum of 5.9 degrees Celsius on October 25th, marking a significant temperature drop of over 12 degrees between these two extremes.
Precipitation and Rainfall
October proved to be notably wetter than average across Noord-Holland. The province received 152.4 millimeters of precipitation, representing a 12 percent increase above the normal monthly total of 135.7 millimeters. Amsterdam experienced the heaviest single-day rainfall on October 4th, when 39.8 millimeters fell in just 24 hours. Over the entire month, Haarlemmermeer emerged as the wettest location, accumulating 180.2 millimeters of rain, indicating that western parts of the province experienced particularly wet conditions.
Sunshine and Extremes
Sunshine hours totaled 167.3 hours during October, falling 7 percent below the normal value of 179.1 hours. This reduction reflects the typical cloudiness associated with autumn weather patterns in the Netherlands. The month's temperature range was substantial, with the 12.2-degree difference between the warmest and coldest days underscoring the dynamic nature of October weather in Noord-Holland.