Netherlands Weather Forecast
Netherlands weather: 54°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Netherlands?
Yes - rain is likely in Netherlands today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (2,2 in against a typical 1,2 in).
16-day forecast for Netherlands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 48° | 100% · 0,7 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 50° | 100% · 0,7 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 50° | 100% · 0,7 in | 26 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 50° | 76% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 52% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 50° | 25% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 43° | 16% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 56° / 42° | 2% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 41° | 12% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 42° | 12% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 39° | 12% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 44° | 14% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 45° | 20% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 43° | 22% | 5 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 40° | 19% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for Netherlands
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is 4.1°F below the 60°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 60°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Netherlands?
Netherlands is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 52.3676, 4.9041. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Netherlands right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 76% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Netherlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Netherlands in?
Netherlands observes Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:03 PM.
How many people live in Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of approximately 17.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Netherlands?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 7 mi away, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 226 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 233 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Netherlands?
Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Rhine River, Tower of London and British Museum.
What places are in Netherlands?
Netherlands covers 2 places in this atlas, including Hoge Veluwe National Park and Amsterdam.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
