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Amsterdam in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Amsterdam in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Amsterdam in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Amsterdam in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +14°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 93 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +17°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +16°C.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in October?

Amsterdam is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Amsterdam:

Climate in Amsterdam in October

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+14°C+9°C
Min. temperature
+4°C-3°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+25°C+18°C
Rainfall
83 mm93 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%84%87%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
542
Cloudy days
161718
Rainy days
91010
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 83 mm to 93 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Amsterdam in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Amsterdam is gradually decreasing during October, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 95 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Amsterdam, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Amsterdam wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+17°C
2 October
☀️
+18°C
3 October
☀️
+18°C
4 October
☀️
+18°C
5 October
☁️
+18°C
6 October
☀️
+17°C
7 October
☀️
+17°C
8 October
☀️
+16°C
9 October
☀️
+17°C
10 October
☀️
+14°C
11 October
☀️
+16°C
12 October
☀️
+15°C
13 October
🌧️
+14°C
14 October
🌧️
+16°C
15 October
☀️
+16°C
16 October
☀️
+18°C
17 October
☀️
+17°C
18 October
☀️
+17°C
19 October
☀️
+15°C
20 October
☀️
+15°C
21 October
☀️
+19°C
22 October
🌧️
+18°C
23 October
🌧️
+18°C
24 October
☀️
+17°C
25 October
☀️
+17°C
26 October
☀️
+19°C
27 October
☀️
+20°C
28 October
☀️
+20°C
29 October
☀️
+21°C
30 October
☀️
+20°C
31 October
☀️
+16°C
In October 2023 Amsterdam had 25 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Amsterdam climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Amsterdam in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 461 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in October:

Is October a good time to visit Amsterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Amsterdam, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in October?

October has mild temperatures in Amsterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Amsterdam rainy in October?

Amsterdam is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Netherlands

Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.

Monthly weather in Amsterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Amsterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.