Netherlands
Amsterdam in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Amsterdam in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#10
Sun
#8
Published best categories: none
Amsterdam · OctoberPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 9 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
For your trip planning
October: clearly cooler than September, as wet as November
In Amsterdam, October's average daily high of 14 °C sits five degrees below September and four above November. Its 84 mm of precipitation equals November and makes it the second wettest month in our series. With an estimated 15 rainy days and an estimated 2 hours of sun per day, a waterproof jacket is the item to pack.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 19 | 12 | 13 | 76 | 3.9 | 82 | 3.8 | 61 |
| October (selected) | 14 | 9 | 15 | 84 | 2.2 | 86 | 4.3 | 41 |
| November | 10 | 6 | 16 | 84 | 1.0 | 90 | 4.4 | 25 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (41/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +20 | +4.2 °C | +3.4 °C | -1.4 | -7.2 mm | +1.7 h | -3.7 % | -0.6 m/s |
| November | -16 | -4.8 °C | -3.5 °C | +1.3 | +0.1 mm | -1.2 h | +4.1 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in October?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in October?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 84 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Amsterdam. October is not among them.