AI-generatedKerkrade at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 157 m
Climate in Kerkrade
Kerkrade has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while December is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Kerkrade is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kerkrade
The best time to visit Kerkrade is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is July with 85 mm.
Kerkrade through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kerkrade in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kerkrade in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Kerkrade in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kerkrade in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 42 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 – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more 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 11°
07:5718:46
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 07:36–08:42 · evening 18:01–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:36 · evening 19:06–19:19
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 Kerkrade 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 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Kerkrade in October?
In October, Kerkrade is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:57 – 18:46
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 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 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
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 Kerkrade
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 Kerkrade: score 75 against 51. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kerkrade month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January6° · 2.2 h
In January, Kerkrade 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 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in January11February7° · 2.7 h
In February, Kerkrade is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in February29March11° · 4.1 h
In March, Kerkrade is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in March59April15° · 5.6 h
In April, Kerkrade is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in April72May19° · 6.3 h
In May, Kerkrade is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in May75June22° · 6.9 h
In June, Kerkrade is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in June72July24° · 6.7 h
In July, Kerkrade is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in July72August24° · 6.4 h
In August, Kerkrade is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 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 Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in August73September20° · 5.0 h
In September, Kerkrade is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.0 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 Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in September51October15° · 3.9 h
In October, Kerkrade is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in October19November10° · 2.3 h
In November, Kerkrade is cold: 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. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in November7December6° · 1.7 h
In December, Kerkrade is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerkrade.
Kerkrade in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kerkrade
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 6° | 1° | 2.2 h | 14 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 7° | 2° | 2.7 h | 13 | 72 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 11° | 4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 15° | 6° | 5.6 h | 11 | 55 |
| MayMay | 72 | 19° | 10° | 6.3 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 24° | 15° | 6.7 h | 14 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 24° | 15° | 6.4 h | 13 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 12° | 5.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 15° | 8° | 3.9 h | 13 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 5° | 2.3 h | 14 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 6° | 2° | 1.7 h | 15 | 83 |
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 hours in Kerkrade
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 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Kerkrade, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kerkrade: 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, Kerkrade has about 13 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kerkrade
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- 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 Kerkrade
How breezy and how cloudy Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade typically peaks at 20 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 Kerkrade: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Kerkrade
How often the day gets hot in Kerkrade (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, Kerkrade 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 in Kerkrade
Snow is possible in Kerkrade, 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 Kerkrade.
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 Kerkrade
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Kerkrade 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.
Kerkrade has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 460 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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Kerkrade compared
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Kerkrade vs Heerlen
In October the holiday weather in Kerkrade and Heerlen is about equally good (score 51 vs 54). During the day Heerlen is 1 °C warmer than Kerkrade.
| in October | Kerkrade | Heerlen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| 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, Kerkrade ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kerkrade
When is the best time to visit Kerkrade?
The best time to visit Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Kerkrade?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is July with 85 mm. The driest month is April with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kerkrade get?
Kerkrade gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kerkrade in?
Kerkrade is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Kerkrade?
Kerkrade has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 73, summer holidays 72, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 8.