October 2025 brought a cooler and drier than average month to Overijssel, with temperatures running slightly below normal throughout the period. The province experienced typical autumn weather patterns, with considerable variation between different locations and dates.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Overijssel reached 11.6 degrees Celsius, which was 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.2 degrees. This modest cooling trend characterized much of the month. The warmest day occurred in Deventer on October 7th, when temperatures climbed to 19.0 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant early autumn day. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Enschede on October 26th, with a minimum of just 5.1 degrees Celsius, marking a significant temperature drop as the month progressed toward November.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across Overijssel totaled 105.5 millimeters on average, representing a 15 percent decrease from the normal October precipitation of 124.3 millimeters. This drier trend meant the province received notably less rain than typically expected for this season. The wettest single day occurred in Raalte on October 4th, when 29.4 millimeters of rain fell. When examining total precipitation by location, Kampen emerged as the wettest area with 115.6 millimeters accumulated over the month.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 166.2 hours across the province, slightly below the normal value of 175.5 hours, representing a 5 percent deficit. This modest reduction in sunshine is consistent with typical October conditions in the Netherlands, where daylight hours naturally decrease as autumn progresses. The combination of below-average temperatures, reduced rainfall, and slightly diminished sunshine hours created conditions characteristic of a cooler, drier autumn month in Overijssel.