AI-generatedGoes at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 774 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Goes
Goes 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 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Goes is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Goes
The best time to visit Goes is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 76 mm.
Goes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Goes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Goes in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Goes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Goes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0618:54
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 07:46–08:52 · evening 18:08–19:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:46 · evening 19:14–19:27
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 Goes 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 sea cools from 16° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Sea | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Goes in October?
In October, Goes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min08:06 – 18:54
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Goes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Goes: score 45 against 9. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 45better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 16° |
| Sea | 15.1° | 19.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Goes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January7° · Sea 7° · 2.2 h
In January, Goes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in January10February7° · Sea 6° · 3.1 h
In February, Goes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in February14March10° · Sea 7° · 4.5 h
In March, Goes is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 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 Goes.
Goes in March22April14° · Sea 9° · 6.3 h
In April, Goes is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in April21May17° · Sea 12° · 7.0 h
In May, Goes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in May29June20° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h
In June, Goes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in June41July22° · Sea 18° · 7.2 h
In July, Goes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Goes – and yet one of the best months here.
Goes in July45August22° · Sea 19° · 6.5 h
In August, Goes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Goes – and yet one of the best months here.
Goes in August22September19° · Sea 18° · 5.1 h
In September, Goes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in September9October15° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In October, Goes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in October7November11° · Sea 12° · 2.2 h
In November, Goes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in November6December7° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In December, Goes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Goes.
Goes in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Goes
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 7° | 3° | 6.6° | 2.2 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 7° | 3° | 5.9° | 3.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 10° | 5° | 6.5° | 4.5 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 14° | 7° | 8.8° | 6.3 h | 11 | 48 |
| MayMay | 21 | 17° | 10° | 12.0° | 7.0 h | 13 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 20° | 13° | 15.3° | 7.2 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 22° | 16° | 17.8° | 7.2 h | 14 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 22° | 16° | 19.1° | 6.5 h | 13 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 19° | 14° | 18.0° | 5.1 h | 11 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 15° | 10° | 15.1° | 3.8 h | 13 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 11° | 7° | 11.6° | 2.2 h | 13 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 7° | 4° | 8.4° | 1.8 h | 14 | 71 |
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
51.50° N, 3.89° E · 4 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Sea temperature in Goes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.1 – 16.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Goes ranges from 5.9 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.1 and 20.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.6° | 5.0° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.9° | 4.0° | 7.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.5° | 4.4° | 8.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.8° | 7.5° | 10.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.0° | 10.5° | 13.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.3° | 14.3° | 16.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.8° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.0° | 16.7° | 18.8° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.1° | 14.1° | 16.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.6° | 10.5° | 12.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.4° | 7.2° | 9.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Goes
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 Goes, 35 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Goes: 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, Goes has about 13 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Goes
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 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 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 and clouds in Goes
How breezy and how cloudy Goes 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 Goes typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Goes: 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.
Heat and humidity in Goes
How often the day gets hot in Goes (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, Goes has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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
Planning a trip to Goes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Goes 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.
Goes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 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
- 300 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.
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Goes vs Kamperland
In October the holiday weather in Goes and Kamperland is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Kamperland as in Goes.
| in October | Goes | Kamperland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Goes ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Breda15°52
- 2Kamperland15°51
- 3Tilburg15°51
- 4Brielle15°50
- 5Dordrecht15°49
- 6Gorinchem15°49
- 7's-Hertogenbosch15°49
- 8Gouda15°48
- 20GoesThis page15°15°9
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Frequently asked questions about Goes
When is the best time to visit Goes?
The best time to visit Goes is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Goes?
The sea temperature in Goes ranges from 5.9 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Goes in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Goes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Goes?
Rain is frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Goes get?
Goes gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Goes in?
Goes is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Goes?
Goes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 23, summer holidays 44, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.