Netherlands in October
October is Netherlands's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 5 destinations average 70/100, led by Maastricht at 72 — 14°C and 12 rainy days — while Utrecht trails at 69 with 92 mm of rain.
#7 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maastricht | City | 14°C | 66 mm · 12 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 2 | Rotterdam | City | 13°C | 101 mm · 13 days | 70 tier B | — |
| 3 | Amsterdam | City | 14°C | 102 mm · 13 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 4 | The Hague | City | 13°C | 118 mm · 15 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 5 | Utrecht | City | 13°C | 92 mm · 12 days | 69 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in October
- Amsterdam Dance Event · Amsterdam · 20–26 Oct (usually)
- Netherlands Film Festival · Utrecht · 18 Sep – 5 Oct (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Netherlands's 3 well-known places this month.