October · Autumn · Oceanic — mild, damp, grey-skied, low temperature swings.
What to pack for Amsterdam in October
Cool, breezy and damp, with rain spread through the year. Winters hover just above freezing and summers rarely pass the low 20s.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 15°C · 58°F
- Avg low
- 9°C · 47°F
- Rain days
- 17
- Daylight
- 10h 30m
Pack for Amsterdam in October
Anchored on Amsterdam's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Bike lanes are busy and fast — don't stand in the red-paved lanes.
- Wind off the North Sea flips umbrellas; a hooded shell is better.
- Canal bridges and cobbles are slippery when wet.
Dress & culture in Amsterdam
- Practical, low-key dress is the norm — rain gear is fine almost everywhere.
- Many canal-house hotels have very steep stairs; pack light luggage.
Leave at home
- A large rolling suitcase — narrow stairs and cobbles make it a burden.
Amsterdam month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C · 43°F | 2°C · 35°F | 18 |
| Feb | 7°C · 44°F | 2°C · 35°F | 15 |
| Mar | 10°C · 50°F | 3°C · 38°F | 16 |
| Apr | 14°C · 57°F | 6°C · 43°F | 13 |
| May | 17°C · 63°F | 9°C · 48°F | 13 |
| Jun | 20°C · 68°F | 12°C · 54°F | 13 |
| Jul | 22°C · 71°F | 14°C · 57°F | 14 |
| Aug | 22°C · 71°F | 14°C · 57°F | 15 |
| Sep | 19°C · 66°F | 12°C · 53°F | 15 |
| Oct | 15°C · 58°F | 9°C · 47°F | 17 |
| Nov | 10°C · 50°F | 5°C · 41°F | 18 |
| Dec | 7°C · 44°F | 2°C · 36°F | 18 |