01Weather
Amsterdam weather in October
Afternoons in October average 15.3 °C (60 °F) and nights cool to 9.5 °C (49 °F). The month brings about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with September it is 4.6 °C cooler; November is 5.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 19 °C / 66 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 54 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 42 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.0 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 36 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 25.3 °C / 0.1 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 07:41 | 19:18 | 11.6 h |
| 15 October | 08:05 | 18:46 | 10.7 h |
| 31 October | 07:34 | 17:13 | 9.6 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 120 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in October
moderate The main sights are moderate in October. What drives it:
- Amsterdam Dance Event
- Dutch autumn school holidays
- Marathon in mid-October
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
No public holidays in Netherlands fall in October, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Marathon | mid-October | sport |
| Amsterdam Dance Event | third week of October | music |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in October
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October turns cool and wetter, with afternoons around 15 °C and rain on about eleven days, but the autumn colour along the canals and in the Vondelpark peaks in the second half. The Amsterdam Dance Event in the third week fills the clubs and the hotels with electronic-music fans from across Europe for five days, and the Marathon closes streets on a Sunday in mid-October. Dutch autumn school holidays fall in the second half, rotating by region.
The clocks go back on the last Sunday, bringing dusk before six. Hotel prices drop outside the Dance Event week, making late October good value. Museum Night, with late openings across fifty museums, falls in early November, so plan a long weekend around the turn of the month. Cycling is still pleasant with a windproof layer; the canal-boat season continues with heated boats. November is darker and quieter still; see November.
09Compare
Amsterdam month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 6 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 22 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 23 °C | 15 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 10 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 5 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about October? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in October | 15 °C | 10 |
| Paris in October | 17 °C | 12 |
| Copenhagen in October | 13 °C | – |
| Prague in October | 15 °C | 8 |
| Dublin in October | 15 °C | 13 |
| Venice in October | 19 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Amsterdam?
October is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 15 °C (60 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in October?
Expect cool days around 15 °C (60 °F) and nights near 10 °C (49 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 19 °C, and one in ten stays below 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in October?
October brings about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 36 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in October?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Amsterdam crowded in October?
The main sights are moderate in October. Main drivers: Amsterdam Dance Event; Dutch autumn school holidays; Marathon in mid-October.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 18:46 and rises at 08:05, giving 10.7 hours of daylight.