AI-generatedGouda at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 818 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Gouda
Gouda has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Gouda is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gouda
The best time to visit Gouda is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 88 mm.
Gouda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gouda in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Gouda in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Gouda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Gouda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
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
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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
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 07:43–08:50 · 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 Gouda 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 12° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Gouda in October?
In October, Gouda is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gouda.
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
- 21 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 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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 Gouda
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 Gouda: score 78 against 48. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gouda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January6° · 2.2 h
In January, Gouda is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in January15February7° · 3.2 h
In February, Gouda is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in February32March11° · 4.6 h
In March, Gouda is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in March60April15° · 6.4 h
In April, Gouda is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in April76May18° · 7.3 h
In May, Gouda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in May78June21° · 7.2 h
In June, Gouda is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in June71July23° · 7.1 h
In July, Gouda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in July72August23° · 6.5 h
In August, Gouda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in August71September20° · 5.1 h
In September, Gouda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in September48October15° · 3.7 h
In October, Gouda is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in October20November10° · 2.2 h
In November, Gouda is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda in November11December7° · 1.8 h
In December, Gouda 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. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gouda.
Gouda 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 Gouda
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 12 | 6° | 1° | 2.2 h | 12 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 1° | 3.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 11 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 15° | 5° | 6.4 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 76 | 18° | 8° | 7.3 h | 13 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 21° | 11° | 7.2 h | 12 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 23° | 13° | 7.1 h | 14 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 23° | 13° | 6.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 20° | 11° | 5.1 h | 11 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 15° | 7° | 3.7 h | 13 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 4° | 2.2 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 70 |
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 Gouda
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Gouda, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 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 Gouda: 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, Gouda has about 13 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gouda
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 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 Gouda
How breezy and how cloudy Gouda 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 Gouda typically peaks at 21 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 Gouda: 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 Gouda
How often the day gets hot in Gouda (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, Gouda 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 Gouda
Weather for your travel dates
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Gouda 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.
Gouda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
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
- 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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Gouda vs Alphen aan den Rijn
In October the holiday weather in Gouda and Alphen aan den Rijn is about equally good (score 48 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Alphen aan den Rijn as in Gouda.
| in October | Gouda | Alphen aan den Rijn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Gouda ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Gouda
When is the best time to visit Gouda?
The best time to visit Gouda 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 Gouda?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Gouda?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 88 mm. The driest month is April with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gouda get?
Gouda gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Gouda in?
Gouda is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Gouda?
Gouda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 76, summer holidays 72, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 12.