AI-generatedEnschede at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 807 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 45 m
Climate in Enschede
Enschede has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Enschede is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5518:41
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 07:34–08:42 · evening 17:54–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:21–07:34 · evening 19:02–19:15
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 Enschede in October?
In October, Enschede is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Enschede.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:55 – 18:41
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 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 snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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 hours in Enschede
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 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Enschede, 33 % 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.
UV index in Enschede
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 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 in Enschede: 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, Enschede has about 13 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Enschede
How breezy and how cloudy Enschede 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 Enschede typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Enschede: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 and humidity in Enschede
How often the day gets hot in Enschede (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Enschede 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
Snow in Enschede
Snow is possible in Enschede, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Enschede.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Enschede
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 January (1°), the warmest in August (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 | 9 | 5° | 1° | 1.8 h | 14 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 6° | 1° | 2.7 h | 12 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 10° | 2° | 4.1 h | 12 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 14° | 5° | 5.9 h | 11 | 50 |
| MayMay | 74 | 18° | 9° | 6.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 12 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 22° | 14° | 6.5 h | 15 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 22° | 14° | 6.1 h | 13 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 12° | 4.9 h | 10 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 8° | 3.6 h | 13 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 4° | 2.0 h | 13 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 6° | 2° | 1.6 h | 13 | 72 |
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
52.22° N, 6.90° E · 45 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Best time to visit Enschede
The best time to visit Enschede is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.
Enschede through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Enschede in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Enschede in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Enschede in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Enschede in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Enschede for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Enschede
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 Enschede: score 75 against 45. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 75better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 68 mm |
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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Enschede month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January5° · 2 h
In January, Enschede is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °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, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in January13February6° · 3 h
In February, Enschede is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in February26March10° · 4 h
In March, Enschede is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in March54April14° · 6 h
In April, Enschede is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in April74May18° · 7 h
In May, Enschede is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in May75June21° · 7 h
In June, Enschede is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 68 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in June69July22° · 7 h
In July, Enschede 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 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in July71August22° · 6 h
In August, Enschede is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in August73September19° · 5 h
In September, Enschede 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 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in September45October14° · 4 h
In October, Enschede is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in October16November9° · 2 h
In November, Enschede is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enschede.
Enschede in November10December6° · 2 h
In December, Enschede 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 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enschede.
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Enschede vs. Deventer
In October the holiday weather in Enschede and Deventer is about equally good (score 45 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Deventer as in Enschede.
| in October | Enschede | Deventer |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Enschede ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Enschede
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Enschede 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.
Enschede has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.7 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
- about 1 h 5 min
- Distance
- 510 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 Enschede
When is the best time to visit Enschede?
The best time to visit Enschede 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 Enschede?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Enschede?
Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is April with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Enschede get?
Enschede gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Enschede in?
Enschede uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Enschede?
A nonstop flight from London to Enschede takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Enschede?
Enschede has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 10.
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