October 2025 brought typical autumn weather to Zeeland, with temperatures running slightly below normal and precipitation levels marginally above average. The province experienced the characteristic variability of the fall season, with conditions ranging from cool mornings to mild afternoons throughout the month.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Zeeland reached 12.7 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below the normal value of 13.2 degrees. This modest cooling trend reflects the seasonal transition into late autumn. The warmest day occurred on October 2nd in Terneuzen, where temperatures climbed to 18.1 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from cooler conditions. In contrast, the coldest reading was recorded on October 1st, also in Terneuzen, dropping to 6.2 degrees Celsius, marking the beginning of the month's temperature range.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across Zeeland totaled 105.6 millimeters for the month, representing a 3 percent increase above the normal precipitation of 102.4 millimeters. While this surplus was modest, it contributed to the typical wet conditions associated with autumn in the region. The wettest single day occurred on October 4th in Goes, where 21.8 millimeters of rain fell. Over the entire month, Veere emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 111.1 millimeters of precipitation.
Sunshine and Notable Observations
Sunshine hours totaled 166.9 hours during October, falling 8 percent short of the normal value of 181.5 hours. This reduction reflects the increasing cloud cover typical of the season as autumn progresses. The deficit in sunshine, combined with above-average precipitation, created the characteristically gray and damp conditions often associated with Dutch autumn weather.
Overall, October 2025 in Zeeland presented a fairly typical autumn month with slightly cooler temperatures, marginally wetter conditions, and reduced sunshine compared to historical norms.