October 2025 brought typical autumn weather to the Netherlands, with temperatures slightly below normal and above-average rainfall across the country. The month presented a mix of mild days and cooler spells, characteristic of the transitional season between summer and winter.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October reached 12.0 degrees Celsius, falling 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.6 degrees. This modest cooling trend was evident throughout the month, with significant variation between locations. Stadskanaal recorded the warmest day on October 7th, reaching 19.4 degrees Celsius, while the same location experienced the coldest conditions on October 18th with a minimum of 3.1 degrees Celsius. This 16-degree range illustrates the considerable temperature fluctuations typical of autumn weather patterns.
Precipitation and Rainfall
October proved slightly wetter than normal, with an average total of 119.7 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 117.3 millimeters, representing a 2 percent increase. Amsterdam recorded the wettest single day on October 4th with 39.8 millimeters of rainfall. Over the entire month, Haarlemmermeer emerged as the wettest location, accumulating 180.2 millimeters of precipitation, indicating significant regional variation in rainfall distribution across the Netherlands.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours fell noticeably short of expectations, totaling 157.2 hours against a normal value of 173.5 hours. This represents a 9 percent deficit, reflecting the cloudier conditions typical of autumn months when daylight hours decrease and weather systems become more frequent.
Summary
October 2025 was characterized by slightly cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover, though precipitation remained close to seasonal norms. The month demonstrated typical autumn variability, with warm early days giving way to cooler conditions mid-month and considerable regional differences in rainfall distribution.