Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in October
What October is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Cooler and wetter; dune walks and museums are the main draws.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:07
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Autumn (September–November). Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in The Hague, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Lange Voorhout
An L-shaped avenue of lime trees lined with 18th-century mansions, embassies, the Hotel Des Indes and Escher in Het Paleis.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- History
Market · Schilderswijk
Haagse Markt
Go in the morning and try fresh stroopwafels, Turkish bread or Surinamese snacks from the stalls.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Wassenaar
Museum Voorlinden
A modern-art museum on a country estate in neighbouring Wassenaar, with permanent works such as Ron Mueck's giant Couple under an Umbrella, James Turrell's Skyspace and Leandro Erlich's swimming pool installation, plus gardens by Piet Oudolf and dune walks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
Garden · Mariahoeve
Japanese Garden at Clingendael
Visit on a weekday morning during the spring opening, usually from late April to June.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit The Hague?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler and wetter; dune walks and museums are the main draws.
+How warm is The Hague in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.