October 2025 Weather Report: Utrecht Province
October brought typical autumn conditions to Utrecht province, with temperatures running slightly cooler than normal and above-average rainfall throughout the month. The weather pattern reflected the transitional nature of early autumn, with considerable variation between locations and significant precipitation events.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Utrecht reached 11.9 degrees Celsius, which was 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.5 degrees. This modest cooling trend was consistent across the province, though notable differences emerged between locations. The warmest temperature recorded was 18.0 degrees Celsius in Amersfoort on October 7th, marking the peak warmth of the month. In contrast, Leusden experienced the coldest conditions on October 1st with a minimum of 5.0 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the temperature range typical for this season.
Precipitation and Rainfall
October proved wetter than average, with total precipitation reaching 128.6 millimeters compared to the normal 121.6 millimeters, representing a 6 percent increase. The wettest single day occurred on October 4th in Zeist, where 34.7 millimeters of rain fell. Woerden emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 147.6 millimeters throughout the month, indicating that rainfall distribution was uneven across the province.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours fell short of expectations, totaling 152.5 hours against a normal value of 168.9 hours. This represented a 10 percent deficit, reflecting the cloudier conditions that frequently characterize October in the Netherlands. The reduced sunshine combined with above-average precipitation created typical autumn weather patterns.
Summary
October 2025 in Utrecht province was characterized by cooler-than-normal temperatures, above-average rainfall, and reduced sunshine hours. The month featured a significant wet spell on October 4th and considerable regional variation in weather conditions across different municipalities.