Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Netherlands Average Monthly Weather
Weather score29Poor annual avg
Best months: August, July, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 3.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 779mm. Sea temperatures average 7°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
779mm
Annual total
Sun
3.9h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
29
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October14°C average high
October is close to Netherlands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October73mm average rain
October is wetter than Netherlands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.1 hours average sun
October sits close to Netherlands' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October9°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October21 weather score
October scores below Netherlands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
