Amsterdam

What’s the weather like in Amsterdam in October?

Temperatures start to lower in autumn with cooler weather and a slight increase in rainfall since the summer. It’s still a great time to visit Amsterdam, especially if you don’t mind the rain and prefer a quieter pace while on holiday thanks to the lack of crowds in the city.

Geographical influences

Amsterdam is open to a lot of different winds coming in from either the North Sea or continental Europe. These winds are usually quite warm and paired with the surrounding waters, temperatures don’t fluctuate much from day to night. Cloudy days are more likely in October, which has slightly less sunshine than last month with an increase in rainfall.

Averages

Amsterdam weather in October is mild during the day with a high of around 14°C. Overnight temperatures can be very cold with lows of 8°C. There are around nine rainy days throughout the month with an average of 84mm. There are at least six hours of sunlight a day, but this can rise depending on how cloudy or rainy it is.