October weather forecastMaastricht, Netherlands
October
Weather in October
October in Maastricht commandingly signals the arrival of autumn with a significant drop in temperature. Consequently, layers of warm clothing start becoming a citywide trend, and locals start turning on their heaters. Crash landing into fall, wind speeds increase to an average of 13.2km/h (8.2mph), providing the city with a crisp breeze. The number of daylight hours decreases, rendering an earlier sunset, instilling in the cityscape a cozy ambiance. The transition from heavily bloomed trees to barren branches is met with excitement as winter slowly approaches.Temperature
October in Maastricht is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from an enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F) in September to a still refreshing 14.5°C (58.1°F). An average low-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F) marks the nights in Maastricht throughout October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 83%.Rainfall
In Maastricht, in October, during 12.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maastricht, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173 days and collects up to 456mm (17.95") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Maastricht.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 42min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 19:14 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:13 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 Maastricht, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Maastricht is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in October: 14.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).
Average pressure in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average pressure in October: 1016.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in October: 13.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in October
Maastricht, 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
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in October: 33mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Maastricht, 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
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in October: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in October
Maastricht, 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).
