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Efteling in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep; December for Winter Efteling). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Netherlands overall
Prices: Medium; Netherlands overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNetherlands month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep; December for Winter Efteling). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

EftelingHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Netherlands overall: Medium
Prices · Netherlands overall: Medium

Netherlands overall: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Efteling, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Apr: 9 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 1

October: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep; December for Winter Efteling). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.

April: Inside Efteling's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep; December for Winter Efteling.

Efteling: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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