October · Netherlands
Best time to visit Haarlem in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haarlem in October
Average temperature 15°C, 90 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Haarlem scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haarlem sits west of Amsterdam with a medieval square, the Frans Hals Museum and beaches a short bike ride away.
October in Haarlem: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 90 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Haarlem — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haarlem in October?
- In October, Haarlem averages 15°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Haarlem?
- October earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haarlem in October?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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