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Hengelo weather & best time to visit

City break

Hengelo at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,600 h
Rain a year
800 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Hengelo

Hengelo has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Hengelo is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hengelo

The best time to visit Hengelo is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.

Hengelo through the seasons

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

Hengelo in spring

Mar – May

55

Fair

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

Hengelo in summer

Jun – Aug

71

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Hengelo in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 10–20 °C by day
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Hengelo in winter

Dec – Feb

12

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:5618:41

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:35–08:43 · evening 17:54–19:02
Blue hour
Morning 07:22–07:35 · 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.

October in Hengelo 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°12°
Night-time low8°5°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Hengelo in October?

In October, Hengelo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hengelo.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min07:56 – 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+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %

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 Hengelo

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

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May has the better holiday weather in Hengelo: score 74 against 48. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Hengelo
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score4874better
Daytime high15°19°
Night-time low7°7°
Sunshine3.6 h6.6 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall70 mm67 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hengelo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January6° · 1.8 h

In January, Hengelo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in January
14February7° · 2.8 h

In February, Hengelo is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in February
30March10° · 4.1 h

In March, Hengelo is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in March
61April15° · 5.9 h

In April, Hengelo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in April
74May19° · 6.6 h

In May, Hengelo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Hengelo.

Hengelo in May
74June22° · 6.5 h

In June, Hengelo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in June
70July24° · 6.5 h

In July, Hengelo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in July
70August24° · 6.1 h

In August, Hengelo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 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 Hengelo.

Hengelo in August
72September20° · 4.9 h

In September, Hengelo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in September
48October15° · 3.6 h

In October, Hengelo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in October
18November10° · 2.0 h

In November, Hengelo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 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 Hengelo.

Hengelo in November
10December6° · 1.6 h

In December, Hengelo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hengelo.

Hengelo in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hengelo

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 (0°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 15°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan116°0°1.8 h1368
FebruaryFeb147°0°2.8 h1263
MarchMar3010°2°4.1 h1155
AprilApr6115°4°5.9 h1150
MayMay7419°7°6.6 h1267
JuneJun7422°10°6.5 h1267
JulyJul7024°12°6.5 h1484
AugustAug7024°12°6.1 h1381
SeptemberSep7220°9°4.9 h1161
OctoberOct4815°7°3.6 h1270
NovemberNov1810°3°2.0 h1363
DecemberDec106°1°1.6 h1371

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

52.27° N, 6.79° E · 18 m · Europe/Amsterdam

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hengelo

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

Per year
1,600 hours
Sunniest month
May · 6.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.6 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Hengelo, 33 % 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

Rain in Hengelo: 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
800 mm on 148 days
Wettest month
Jul · 84 mm
Driest month
Apr · 50 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 70 mm

In October, Hengelo has about 12 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Hengelo

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 Hengelo

How breezy and how cloudy Hengelo 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Hengelo typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 78 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Hengelo: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Hengelo

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

Hot days a year
6 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Hengelo 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

Snow

Snow in Hengelo

Snow is possible in Hengelo, 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 days a year
5 days
Fresh snow a year
18 cm
Snow possible
Dec

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Hengelo.

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.

Planning a trip to Hengelo

Weather for your travel dates

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

Hengelo 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.

Hengelo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    52

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 6 °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.

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Hengelo vs Enschede

In October the holiday weather in Hengelo and Enschede is about equally good (score 48 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Enschede as in Hengelo.

Hengelo vs Enschede, in October
in OctoberHengeloEnschede
Holiday weather score4846
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1213
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberHengelo 15°Enschede 15°
HengeloEnschede
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Ranking

Netherlands in October: the best places

In October, Hengelo ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Naarden15°53
  3. 3Aalten15°51
  4. 4Nijmegen15°50
  5. 5Oss15°50
  6. 6Venlo15°50
  7. 7Zutphen15°49
  8. 8Deventer15°49
  9. 16HengeloThis page15°48
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Hengelo's – good alternatives.

  1. 95 % similar50DürenGermany15°Best time: May – Sep
  2. 94 % similar50Louvain-la-NeuveBelgium15°Best time: Apr – Sep
  3. 94 % similar52BredaNetherlands15°Best time: Apr – Sep
  4. 94 % similar52TurnhoutBelgium15°Best time: Apr – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Hengelo

When is the best time to visit Hengelo?

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

What is the warmest month in Hengelo?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Hengelo?

Rain is frequent 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 Hengelo get?

Hengelo 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 Hengelo in?

Hengelo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hengelo?

A nonstop flight from London to Hengelo takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 510 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hengelo?

Hengelo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 74, summer holidays 70, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 11.