The climate of Alkmaar in October is humid. An average of 115 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 109 mm is recorded over 16 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Alkmaar in October, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 15°C, while the minimum falls to about 11°C. The month's average temperature is 13°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Alkmaar in October: 25°C as a maximum in 2011 and 3°C as a minimum in 2015. We can expect about 4 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 13% of the month.
In October, the days last on average 10:39 in Alkmaar. The sun rises around 07:07 and sets around 17:46.
With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Alkmaar in the Netherlands remains possible depending on your priorities.
In October, the most favorable activities in Alkmaar are: Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes and Nightlife.