The weather in October in Leiden
It's cool to moderate in October in Leiden with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Leiden. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Leiden, Netherlands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2018, Leiden reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 144 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Leiden
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Leiden. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Leiden | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 20°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 144 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 17 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Leiden with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Leiden is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Leiden, Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Leiden
Temperature in October in Leiden over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Leiden, Netherlands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Leiden
Total precipitation in October in Leiden over the years
Daily UV index in October in Leiden
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Leiden, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Leiden by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Leiden. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.