October weather forecastLeeuwarden, Netherlands
October
Weather in October
October in Leeuwarden brings in an unmistakable autumn chill. The drop in temperature is a stark reminder of the impending winter. The sun, with its shrinking presence, finds it challenging to permeate through the thickening clouds. Showers increase, contributing to longer, wetter days. October emphasizes the seasonal shift with a surge of wind speed to 22.1km/h (13.7mph).Temperature
As October commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from an enjoyable 17.6°C (63.7°F) in September to a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F). During October, Leeuwarden's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 10.4°C (50.7°F).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Leeuwarden, Netherlands, in October, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Leeuwarden, Netherlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Leeuwarden, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Leeuwarden is 10h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 19:13 CEST. On the last day of October, in Leeuwarden, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:06 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
In Leeuwarden, Netherlands, the average sunshine in October is 4.7h.UV index
In Leeuwarden, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in October: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 10.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average pressure in October: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in October: 22.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average humidity in October: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).
Average rainfall in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in October: 42mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in October: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in October: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in October: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in October
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
