October · Netherlands
Best time to visit Utrecht in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Utrecht in October
Average temperature 13°C, 77 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Utrecht scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Utrecht's sunken Oudegracht canals and Dom Tower make a compact, less-crowded Dutch city break than Amsterdam. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
October in Utrecht — middling scores, decent value
October averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Utrecht in October?
- In October, Utrecht averages 13°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Utrecht?
- October earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Utrecht in October?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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