Amsterdam Weather in October 2026: what to expect (4.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Amsterdam. Temperatures drop (15.0°C) and rain returns (50.0% of days). With 50.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

October ranks 7 out of 12 months in Amsterdam. Compared to September: −4°C daytime, 9 pts more rainy days, −1.3h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

9°

Daylight

10.3h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 24

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Is October the right month?

The best month in Amsterdam is July (7.5/10), 3.4 pts higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Amsterdam plays its hand on spring light and summer. June-July are my favourite months (8.0/10): 13-21°C, 41-47% rain in showers, 16h days, terraces by the canals until 23h.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Netherlands

🗣️LanguageDutch

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 21°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 7°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 50%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

Explore

Other destinations in October

If October doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

Similar climate

Nearby

BrusselsBelgium173 km

CologneGermany214 km

LuxembourgLuxembourg319 km

Other top picks

Cape VerdeCape Verde5.9

SalCape Verde6.1

Marsa AlamEgypt6.5

DurbanSouth Africa7.7

LimaPeru7.7

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Location

Where is Amsterdam ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Netherlands

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.5 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

52.37°N · 4.89°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

July is the best month with 21.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 47.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Amsterdam get in July?

Amsterdam averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Amsterdam in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 21.0°C.

Is Amsterdam good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Amsterdam scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.1/10.

When should you avoid Amsterdam?

January is the most difficult month to visit Amsterdam, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Amsterdam in October?

The average UV index reaches 2 in October in Amsterdam (low), with about 10.3h of daylight. No protection needed.