Rotterdam weather in October

Rotterdam, Netherlands
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October in Rotterdam: cool, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in Rotterdam · #619 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Rotterdam climate normals — October

Daytime high16°C / 60°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Rainfall117 mm / 4.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine5.9 h/day
Daylight10.6 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Rotterdam in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Rotterdam?
October in Rotterdam: cool, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Rotterdam on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Rotterdam in October?
In October, Rotterdam averages a daily high of 15.5°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 116.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rotterdam in October?
Rotterdam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in October.

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