The climate of Rotterdam in October is humid. An average of 107 mm precipitation is recorded over 20 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 94 mm is recorded over 16 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Rotterdam in October, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 15°C, while the minimum falls to about 12°C. The month's average temperature is 14°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Rotterdam in October: 24°C as a maximum in 2011 and 5°C as a minimum in 2015. We can expect about 3 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 10% of the month.
In October, the days last on average 10:40 in Rotterdam. The sun rises around 07:09 and sets around 17:49.
With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Rotterdam in the Netherlands remains possible depending on your priorities.
In October, the most favorable activities in Rotterdam are: Cultural visits and heritage, Nightlife and Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Family and attractions, Watersports, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.
