October weather forecastGiessendam, Netherlands

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Giessendam, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 14.8°C (58.6°F) and 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Temperature

The commencement of October includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from an enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F) in September to a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F). Throughout October, Giessendam experiences a low-temperature average of 8.7°C (47.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In Giessendam, during October, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. In Giessendam, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 550mm (21.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Giessendam, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Giessendam is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 19:17 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:14 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Giessendam, Netherlands, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Giessendam, is 14.8°C (58.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 8.7°C (47.7°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Giessendam is 83%.

In Giessendam, Netherlands, in October, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

In Giessendam, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Giessendam, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In October, the average day length in Giessendam is 10h and 39min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 19:17 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

The average sunshine duration in October in Giessendam is 5.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Giessendam, Netherlands, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in October: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 8.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in October: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in October: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in October: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in October: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in October: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in October
Giessendam, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).