AI-generatedAlphen aan den Rijn at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 875 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn 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 7 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Alphen aan den Rijn is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn
The best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 91 mm.
Alphen aan den Rijn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alphen aan den Rijn in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Alphen aan den Rijn in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Alphen aan den Rijn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Alphen aan den Rijn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0418:50
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 07:43–08:51 · evening 18:03–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:43 · evening 19:11–19:24
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.
October in Alphen aan den Rijn compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Alphen aan den Rijn in October?
In October, Alphen aan den Rijn is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min08:04 – 18:50
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
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
Compare two months in Alphen aan den Rijn
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Alphen aan den Rijn: score 79 against 44. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 91 mm | 69 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Alphen aan den Rijn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 2.3 h
In January, Alphen aan den Rijn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in January15February7° · 3.4 h
In February, Alphen aan den Rijn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in February31March10° · 4.9 h
In March, Alphen aan den Rijn is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in March57April14° · 6.9 h
In April, Alphen aan den Rijn is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in April76May17° · 7.8 h
In May, Alphen aan den Rijn is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in May79June20° · 7.6 h
In June, Alphen aan den Rijn is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in June74July22° · 7.7 h
In July, Alphen aan den Rijn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in July72August22° · 6.9 h
In August, Alphen aan den Rijn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in August70September19° · 5.3 h
In September, Alphen aan den Rijn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in September44October15° · 3.8 h
In October, Alphen aan den Rijn is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in October18November10° · 2.3 h
In November, Alphen aan den Rijn is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in November8December7° · 1.8 h
In December, Alphen aan den Rijn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Alphen aan den Rijn in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alphen aan den Rijn
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in July (14°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | 2° | 2.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 1° | 3.4 h | 12 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 10° | 3° | 4.9 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 5° | 6.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 9° | 7.8 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 20° | 11° | 7.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 22° | 14° | 7.7 h | 14 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 22° | 14° | 6.9 h | 14 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 19° | 11° | 5.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 15° | 8° | 3.8 h | 15 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 10° | 5° | 2.3 h | 15 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 2° | 1.8 h | 15 | 79 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Alphen aan den Rijn
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Alphen aan den Rijn, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Alphen aan den Rijn: 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.
In October, Alphen aan den Rijn has about 15 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Alphen aan den Rijn
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 90 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Alphen aan den Rijn
How breezy and how cloudy Alphen aan den Rijn 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.
In October, the wind in Alphen aan den Rijn typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Alphen aan den Rijn: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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.
Planning a trip to Alphen aan den Rijn
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Alphen aan den Rijn 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.
Alphen aan den Rijn has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 360 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.
Good to know: Netherlands
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Dutch
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +31
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Alphen aan den Rijn vs Leiden
In October the holiday weather in Alphen aan den Rijn and Leiden is about equally good (score 44 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Leiden as in Alphen aan den Rijn.
| in October | Alphen aan den Rijn | Leiden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Alphen aan den Rijn ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Alphen aan den Rijn
When is the best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn?
The best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Alphen aan den Rijn?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Alphen aan den Rijn?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 91 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alphen aan den Rijn get?
Alphen aan den Rijn gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Alphen aan den Rijn in?
Alphen aan den Rijn is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Alphen aan den Rijn?
Alphen aan den Rijn has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 77, summer holidays 73, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 9.