November 2025 in South Holland proved to be a relatively mild month with near-normal temperatures and notably drier conditions than usual. The province experienced fairly typical autumn weather patterns, with temperatures hovering just above the seasonal average and a significant reduction in rainfall compared to historical norms.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for November across South Holland reached 8.1 degrees Celsius, marginally above the normal value of 8.0 degrees. This minimal anomaly of 0.1 degrees indicates that the month followed expected seasonal trends closely. The warmest day occurred on November 5th in Goeree-Overflakkee, where temperatures climbed to 16.9 degrees Celsius, providing a pleasant autumn day. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Gouda on November 20th, when temperatures dropped to minus 2.0 degrees Celsius, marking the only sub-zero reading of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
November was notably drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 76.5 millimeters compared to the normal 113.1 millimeters. This represents a 32 percent deficit from typical November rainfall. The wettest day occurred on November 19th in Dordrecht, where 19.1 millimeters fell. Leiden recorded the highest monthly total with 91.4 millimeters, still below the seasonal average.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
The province enjoyed slightly above-average sunshine, with 123.2 hours recorded against a normal of 117.9 hours, representing a 4 percent surplus. This additional sunshine, combined with the drier conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during much of the month. The combination of near-normal temperatures, reduced rainfall, and enhanced sunshine made November 2025 a relatively pleasant autumn month for the region.