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Almere

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Almere at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,750 h
Rain a year
787 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Almere

Almere has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Almere is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

43

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

08:0218:47

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:41–08:49 · evening 18:00–19:08
Blue hour
Morning 07:28–07:41 · evening 19:08–19:21

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Almere in October?

In October, Almere is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Almere.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min08:02 – 18:47
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Almere

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,750 hours
Sunniest month
May · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.7 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Almere, 35 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Almere

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 75 min
Fair skin
about 95 min
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Almere: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
787 mm on 150 days
Wettest month
Jul · 81 mm
Driest month
Apr · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 76 mm

In October, Almere has about 14 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Almere

How breezy and how cloudy Almere is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Almere typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Almere: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Almere

How often the day gets hot in Almere (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Aug · 22 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 14 °C

In October, Almere has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Almere

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan126°2°2.1 h1364
FebruaryFeb167°2°3.2 h1158
MarchMar2810°3°4.6 h1151
AprilApr5414°6°6.5 h1149
MayMay7217°9°7.4 h1263
JuneJun7720°12°7.2 h1266
JulyJul7222°14°7.2 h1481
AugustAug7122°15°6.5 h1480
SeptemberSep7119°12°5.1 h1265
OctoberOct4314°9°3.7 h1476
NovemberNov1710°5°2.2 h1464
DecemberDec107°3°1.8 h1470

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

52.37° N, 5.21° E · 0 m · Europe/Amsterdam

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Almere

The best time to visit Almere is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 81 mm.

Almere through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Almere in spring

Mar – May

51

Fair

  • 10–17 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Almere in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Almere in autumn

Sep – Nov

44

Fair

  • 10–19 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Almere in winter

Dec – Feb

13

Poor

  • 6–7 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Almere for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Almere

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Almere: score 77 against 43. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Almere
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4377better
Day high14°20°
Night low9°12°
Sunshine3.7 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall76 mm66 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May – Aug, Oct – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Almere month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January6° · 2 h

In January, Almere is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in January
16February7° · 3 h

In February, Almere is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in February
28March10° · 5 h

In March, Almere is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in March
54April14° · 7 h

In April, Almere is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in April
72May17° · 7 h

In May, Almere is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in May
77June20° · 7 h

In June, Almere is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in June
72July22° · 7 h

In July, Almere is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in July
71August22° · 7 h

In August, Almere is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in August
71September19° · 5 h

In September, Almere is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in September
43October14° · 4 h

In October, Almere is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in October
17November10° · 2 h

In November, Almere is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in November
10December7° · 2 h

In December, Almere is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almere.

Almere in December
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Almere vs. Amsterdam

In October the holiday weather in Almere and Amsterdam is about equally good (score 43 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in Amsterdam as in Almere.

Almere vs. Amsterdam, in October
in OctoberAlmereAmsterdam
Holiday score4344
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1413
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAlmere 14°Amsterdam 14°
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Ranking

Netherlands in October: the best places

In October, Almere ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Breda15°50
  2. 2Eindhoven15°50
  3. 3Tilburg15°49
  4. 4Dordrecht15°48
  5. 5's-Hertogenbosch15°48
  6. 6Amersfoort15°47
  7. 7Arnhem15°47
  8. 8Deventer14°47
  9. 17AlmereThis page14°43
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Planning a trip to Almere

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Almere in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Almere has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    46

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    71

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    43

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
400 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Almere

When is the best time to visit Almere?

The best time to visit Almere is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Almere?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Almere?

Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 81 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Almere get?

Almere gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Almere in?

Almere uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Almere?

Almere has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 11.

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