AI-generatedTerneuzen at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 758 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Terneuzen
Terneuzen 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 7 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Terneuzen is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Terneuzen
The best time to visit Terneuzen is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent in May and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 76 mm.
Terneuzen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Terneuzen in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–19 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Terneuzen in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Terneuzen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Terneuzen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Oct – Dec
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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
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 18:08–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:46 · evening 19:15–19:28
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 Terneuzen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° 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 | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Terneuzen in October?
In October, Terneuzen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min08:06 – 18:54
- 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
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 Terneuzen
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 Terneuzen: score 57 against 11. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 57better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sea | 14.7° | 19.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Terneuzen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January7° · Sea 6° · 2.2 h
In January, Terneuzen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °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 61 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in January10February8° · Sea 6° · 3.0 h
In February, Terneuzen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in February15March11° · Sea 7° · 4.5 h
In March, Terneuzen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °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 53 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in March21April15° · Sea 9° · 6.3 h
In April, Terneuzen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °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 49 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in April21May19° · Sea 13° · 6.9 h
In May, Terneuzen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 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 Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in May38June21° · Sea 16° · 7.2 h
In June, Terneuzen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °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 Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in June53July24° · Sea 18° · 7.1 h
In July, Terneuzen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Terneuzen – and yet one of the best months here.
Terneuzen in July57August24° · Sea 19° · 6.6 h
In August, Terneuzen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Terneuzen – and yet one of the best months here.
Terneuzen in August28September20° · Sea 18° · 5.2 h
In September, Terneuzen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in September11October16° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In October, Terneuzen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in October7November11° · Sea 11° · 2.3 h
In November, Terneuzen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 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 Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in November7December7° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In December, Terneuzen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Terneuzen.
Terneuzen in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Terneuzen
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 (2°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 9 | 7° | 2° | 6.4° | 2.2 h | 12 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 8° | 2° | 5.8° | 3.0 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 11° | 3° | 6.5° | 4.5 h | 11 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 15° | 5° | 9.1° | 6.3 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 21 | 19° | 8° | 12.5° | 6.9 h | 13 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 21° | 11° | 15.9° | 7.2 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 24° | 13° | 18.3° | 7.1 h | 13 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 24° | 13° | 19.4° | 6.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 20° | 11° | 17.9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 16° | 8° | 14.7° | 3.8 h | 13 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 11° | 5° | 11.3° | 2.3 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 7° | 2° | 8.1° | 1.8 h | 13 | 69 |
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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Sea temperature in Terneuzen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.9 – 15.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Terneuzen ranges from 5.8 °C in February to 19.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November 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 18.3 and 20.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.4° | 4.6° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.8° | 4.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.5° | 4.3° | 7.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.1° | 8.2° | 10.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.5° | 11.0° | 13.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 14.9° | 16.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.3° | 17.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.4° | 18.3° | 20.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.9° | 16.6° | 18.8° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.3° | 10.3° | 12.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.1° | 6.8° | 9.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Terneuzen
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 Terneuzen, 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 Terneuzen: 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, Terneuzen has about 13 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Terneuzen
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
- about 120 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 Terneuzen
How breezy and how cloudy Terneuzen 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 Terneuzen typically peaks at 21 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: May, Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Terneuzen: 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 Terneuzen
How often the day gets hot in Terneuzen (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, Terneuzen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Terneuzen
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Terneuzen 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.
Terneuzen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °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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Terneuzen vs Goes
In October the holiday weather in Terneuzen and Goes is about equally good (score 11 vs 9). During the day Goes is 1 °C cooler than Terneuzen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Terneuzen | Goes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Terneuzen ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Terneuzen
When is the best time to visit Terneuzen?
The best time to visit Terneuzen 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 Terneuzen?
The sea temperature in Terneuzen ranges from 5.8 °C in February to 19.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Terneuzen in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Terneuzen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Terneuzen?
Rain is frequent in May and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Terneuzen get?
Terneuzen 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 Terneuzen in?
Terneuzen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Terneuzen?
Terneuzen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 24, summer holidays 56, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 8.