Rotterdam weather in October

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 high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 24 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.