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Groningen in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Groningen in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Groningen, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Groningen in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Groningen in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 66 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Groningen in October

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

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +13°C.

Is Groningen warm or cold in October?

Groningen 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 +11°C to +8°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 Groningen:

Climate in Groningen in October

Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+14°C+9°C
Min. temperature
+3°C-6°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+26°C+19°C
Rainfall
63 mm66 mm56 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%86%88%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
321
Cloudy days
91011
Rainy days
181817
Snowy days
001

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 63 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in September to 2 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 152 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Groningen?

This is the weather in Groningen in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+22°C
2 October
☁️
+22°C
3 October
☁️
+20°C
4 October
☁️
+18°C
5 October
🌧️
+18°C
6 October
☁️
+20°C
7 October
☁️
+19°C
8 October
☁️
+16°C
9 October
🌧️
+17°C
10 October
☁️
+22°C
11 October
🌧️
+20°C
12 October
☁️
+17°C
13 October
🌧️
+20°C
14 October
☁️
+15°C
15 October
🌧️
+11°C
16 October
☁️
+13°C
17 October
☀️
+13°C
18 October
☁️
+12°C
19 October
🌧️
+9°C
20 October
🌧️
+9°C
21 October
🌧️
+15°C
22 October
☁️
+15°C
23 October
☁️
+13°C
24 October
🌧️
+13°C
25 October
🌧️
+13°C
26 October
🌫️
+12°C
27 October
🌧️
+11°C
28 October
🌧️
+13°C
29 October
🌧️
+15°C
30 October
☁️
+15°C
31 October
🌧️
+13°C
In October 2023 Groningen had 1 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in October:

Is October a good time to visit Groningen?

It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, 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 Groningen in October?

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

Is Groningen rainy in October?

Groningen 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 Groningen in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen 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 Groningen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.