AI-generatedTilburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 813 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Tilburg
Tilburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Tilburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0218:49
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 07:41–08:48 · evening 18:03–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:41 · evening 19:10–19:22
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.
What is the weather like in Tilburg in October?
In October, Tilburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Tilburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min08:02 – 18:49
- 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 snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Tilburg
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 Tilburg, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Tilburg
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 it, 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.
Rain in Tilburg: 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, Tilburg has about 13 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tilburg
How breezy and how cloudy Tilburg 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 Tilburg typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Tilburg: 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 Tilburg
How often the day gets hot in Tilburg (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, Tilburg 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tilburg
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 13 | 6° | 1° | 2.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 7° | 1° | 3.1 h | 12 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 10° | 3° | 4.5 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 14° | 5° | 6.2 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 74 | 18° | 9° | 6.9 h | 13 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 21° | 12° | 7.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 23° | 14° | 6.9 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 23° | 14° | 6.4 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 12° | 5.4 h | 11 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 15° | 9° | 3.9 h | 13 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 5° | 2.4 h | 13 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 71 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Tilburg
The best time to visit Tilburg is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.
Tilburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tilburg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Tilburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Tilburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Tilburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tilburg for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tilburg
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 Tilburg: score 78 against 49. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 78better |
| Day high | 15° | 21° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 70 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
May, Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Tilburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January6° · 2 h
In January, Tilburg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in January13February7° · 3 h
In February, Tilburg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in February31March10° · 5 h
In March, Tilburg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in March58April14° · 6 h
In April, Tilburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in April74May18° · 7 h
In May, Tilburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in May78June21° · 7 h
In June, Tilburg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in June72July23° · 7 h
In July, Tilburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 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 Tilburg.
Tilburg in July72August23° · 6 h
In August, Tilburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in August73September19° · 5 h
In September, Tilburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tilburg.
Tilburg in September49October15° · 4 h
In October, Tilburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Tilburg.
Tilburg in October20November10° · 2 h
In November, Tilburg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 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 Tilburg.
Tilburg in November11December7° · 2 h
In December, Tilburg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tilburg.
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Tilburg vs. 's-Hertogenbosch
In October the holiday weather in Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch is about equally good (score 49 vs. 48). During the day it is about as warm in 's-Hertogenbosch as in Tilburg.
| in October | Tilburg | 's-Hertogenbosch |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Netherlands in October: the best places
In October, Tilburg ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Roermond15°51
- 2Breda15°50
- 3Eindhoven15°50
- 4Maastricht15°50
- 5TilburgThis page15°49
- 6's-Hertogenbosch15°48
- 7Dordrecht15°48
- 8Venlo15°48
Planning a trip to Tilburg
Weather for your travel dates
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Tilburg 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.
Tilburg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
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
- 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
- 380 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tilburg
When is the best time to visit Tilburg?
The best time to visit Tilburg 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 Tilburg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Tilburg?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tilburg get?
Tilburg gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tilburg in?
Tilburg uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Tilburg?
Tilburg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 12.
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