November 2025 brought relatively mild conditions to the Netherlands, with temperatures hovering just slightly above the seasonal norm. The month presented an interesting mix of autumn weather patterns, featuring both pleasant mild days and notably cold spells, alongside precipitation levels that fell considerably short of historical averages.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for November across the Netherlands reached 7.8 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 7.6 degrees by 0.2 degrees. This modest warming was distributed unevenly across the country. The warmest conditions occurred on November 13th in Maastricht, where temperatures climbed to 17.8 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant autumn day in the southern region. In stark contrast, the coldest reading of the month was recorded on November 21st in Staphorst, plummeting to minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, indicating a significant cold snap in the central part of the country during the latter half of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
November proved to be considerably drier than typical for this time of year. The average precipitation total reached only 71.8 millimeters, representing a substantial 28 percent below the normal monthly average of 100.4 millimeters. Despite this overall deficit, individual rainfall events could still be intense. The wettest single day occurred on November 14th in Den Helder, where 38.6 millimeters of rain fell. When examining cumulative precipitation by location, Medemblik recorded the highest total for the month at 126.1 millimeters, demonstrating that rainfall distribution was quite variable across different regions.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations during November, with 126.4 hours recorded compared to the normal 118.6 hours, representing a 7 percent increase above average. This above-normal sunshine contributed to the slightly warmer-than-average conditions experienced throughout the month. The combination of reduced precipitation and increased sunshine created conditions that were somewhat more favorable than typical for late autumn in the Netherlands.