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Den Helder in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, ferry to Texel runs frequently)). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Netherlands overall
Prices: Medium; Netherlands overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNetherlands month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, ferry to Texel runs frequently)). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Den HelderHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Netherlands overall: Medium
Prices · Netherlands overall: Medium

Netherlands overall: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Den Helder, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (mild weather, ferry to Texel runs frequently)). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

May: Inside Den Helder's best window: May–Sep (mild weather, ferry to Texel runs frequently).

Den Helder: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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