Early October 1 October
64°F
Typical afternoon high
40% historical wet-day frequency
Netherlands · City
Amsterdam & North Holland
in October.
Is October a good time?
Mild days.
Similar overnight stays to September.
October averages 60°F afternoons and 59°F seas, with about 13 rain days. Later October is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 60°F
- Sea
- 59°F
- Visitor demand
- 74%of August peak
Historical Noord-Holland regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Amsterdam, Haarlem, Zaanse Schans and Texel; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
6.0/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#7 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather6.3/10Good
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queues
CostExpensivefor Europe; Netherlands-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your October
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 60°F (16°C): light layers; nights around 48°F (9°C): a warm coat. Bring rain gear: about 13 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 11 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in October?
The sea averages 59°F. Our swimming guide: cold: short dips, or a wetsuit. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 11 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 08:04 and sets about 18:48 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 48°F (9°C); afternoons reach about 60°F (16°C). Expect rain on about 13 days in a typical October.
Typical afternoon
60°F (16°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Octobers
Night low
48°F (9°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
59°F (15°C)
cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
10h 44m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late October?
Early October is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 64°F on the 1st, versus 57°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 40% to 46% between those dates.
Mid October 15 October
60°F
Typical afternoon high
47% historical wet-day frequency
Late October 31 October
57°F
Typical afternoon high
46% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesOctober 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
October 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164° | 263° | 363° | 463° | |||
| 562° | 662° | 762° | 861° | 961° | 1061° | 1161° |
| 1261° | 1361° | 1461° | 1560° | 1660° | 1760° | 1860° |
| 1960° | 2060° | 2160° | 2260° | 2359° | 2459° | 2559° |
| 2659° | 2758° | 2858° | 2958° | 3057° | 3157° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons cool from about 63°F (17°C) in the first week to 58°F (14°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 39–47%. Local schools are out 10–18 October 2026.
Schools here are off 10–18 October 2026 (autumn holidays). Elsewhere in October 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 45%, Germany 33%, Switzerland 32%, Belgium 15%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds, cost and getting there
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. October averages 74% of August's overnight stays per day. Similar overnight stays to September.
Overnight stays across Noord-Holland do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little above usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Netherlands as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 125 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Recorded US nonstop flights · 2024
Recorded this month
from New York JFK, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Detroit and 13 more; 2024 schedule, Eurostat
Year-to-year variation
How much does October vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 57°F (14°C) and 64°F (18°C); in 13 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 60°F (16°C). Rain days ranged from 5 to 20; half the years had 11–19.
Rain days in each October
Rain days
13
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 19 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
2 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no October in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
14 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded OctoberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 60°F | 11 |
| 2012 | 57°F | 19 |
| 2013 | 61°F | 17 |
| 2014 | 63°F | 13 |
| 2015 | 58°F | 7 |
| 2016 | 58°F | 8 |
| 2017 | 62°F | 12 |
| 2018 | 62°F | 5 |
| 2019 | 59°F | 19 |
| 2020 | 59°F | 20 |
| 2021 | 60°F | 15 |
| 2022 | 64°F | 12 |
| 2023 | 62°F | 20 |
| 2024 | 61°F | 13 |
| 2025 | 60°F | 13 |
Checked against 4 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
September, October
or November?
| Typical conditions | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 68°F | 60°F | 52°F |
| Sea | 64°F | 59°F | 53°F |
| Rain days | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Overnight demand | 77% | 74% | 57% |
September: Warmer afternoons, warmer sea and fewer rain days than October. September guide →
November: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than October. Less overnight demand. November guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with October Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. October stays as your reference.
September has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than October, without a substantially busier visitor season.
Your comparison
October or September?
Overnight stays are 77% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest well above usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the September guide →| Typical conditions | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 60°F | 68°F |
| Nights | 48°F | 53°F |
| Sea | 59°F | 64°F |
| Rain days | 13 | 11 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Busy season |
| Overall / 10 | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Month rank | #7 | #3 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 | #12 | 45°F | 35°F | 45°F | 15 | 4.2 | Moderate season |
| February | 5.6 | #10 | 46°F | 34°F | 43°F | 10 | 4.6 | Moderate season |
| March | 6.4 | #6 | 51°F | 37°F | 44°F | 10 | 5.6 | Busy season |
| April | 5.9 | #9 | 57°F | 41°F | 48°F | 7 | 6.7 | Busy season |
| May | 6.5 | #5 | 64°F | 48°F | 53°F | 7 | 7.8 | Busy season |
| June | 6.8 | #2 | 69°F | 54°F | 59°F | 10 | 8.6 | Busy season |
| July | 6.8 | #1 | 72°F | 57°F | 64°F | 13 | 9.0 | Peak season |
| August | 6.6 | #4 | 73°F | 57°F | 66°F | 12 | 9.1 | Peak season |
| September | 6.8 | #3 | 68°F | 53°F | 64°F | 11 | 8.3 | Busy season |
| October | 6.0 | #7 | 60°F | 48°F | 59°F | 13 | 6.3 | Busy season |
| November | 6.0 | #8 | 52°F | 41°F | 53°F | 13 | 5.0 | Moderate season |
| December | 5.3 | #11 | 48°F | 38°F | 48°F | 16 | 4.3 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in October
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
FlevolandNetherlands · about 30 miles
Balanced Overall 6.6 · Good weather, 60°F (16°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
UtrechtNetherlands · about 40 miles
Balanced Overall 6.4 · Good weather, 61°F (16°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Rotterdam, The Hague & South HollandNetherlands · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 6.3 · Good weather, 61°F (16°C) · Busy season · Cost expensive
GelderlandNetherlands · about 60 miles
Balanced Overall 6.5 · Good weather, 61°F (16°C) · Moderate season · Cost expensive
Weser-Ems & the North Sea coastLower Saxony · Germany · about 120 miles
Balanced Overall 6.3 · Good weather, 60°F (15°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
Better October weather than Amsterdam & North Holland
Amsterdam & North Holland's weather ranks 34 of 41 city regions this month. These city regions outside Netherlands have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Amsterdam & North Holland.
Paris & aroundFrance · about 290 miles
Very good weather (7.4): 4°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days
Lyon & the French AlpsRhône-Alpes · France · about 500 miles
Very good weather (7.8): 5°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Milan, Lake Como & LombardyItaly · about 530 miles
Very good weather (8.1): 6°F warmer afternoons, 4 fewer rain days, cheaper
ViennaAustria · about 590 miles
Very good weather (7.4): about as warm, 6 fewer rain days, cheaper
BratislavaSlovakia · about 610 miles
Very good weather (7.5): about as warm, 5 fewer rain days, cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's busy season, 74% of the busiest month and about average for the year.The figures cover the whole Noord-Holland region, suburbs included. That means about 114,000 overnight visitors on a typical October night across the region, 30% of them from Netherlands itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 10,000 more: 9 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 67 |
| How our weather was checked | 4 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.2°C), night lows within 1°F (0.1°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 38 |
| Busiest month here | August · 52 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 3.7% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 92nd percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 30% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 9 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 4.0% |
| National hotel-price season | Netherlands historical 2024–2025 index: A little above usual (+5% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 3.0 million |
| Statistical region | NL32 · Noord-Holland |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.