The Netherlands experienced an exceptionally mild start to autumn, with temperatures, sunshine hours and dry weather all exceeding seasonal averages, according to Weeronline.
Between September 1 and October 15, the average temperature reached 15.6°C, well above the normal 14.0°C. The period ranks as the third warmest first half of autumn since records began in 1901. Only 2023 and 2006 were warmer during the same timeframe.
Temperatures climbed above 20°C on 26 days, compared with a long-term average of 15 days. The highest temperature was recorded on September 7 in Ell, Limburg, where the mercury reached 30.4°C.
Less rain
The first half of autumn also brought more sunshine than usual. The sun shone for 262 hours, around 40 hours more than the seasonal average. The year as a whole has been exceptionally sunny. So far, the Netherlands has recorded 1,918 sunshine hours, already 94 hours more than the average for an entire year. Rainfall remained below normal, with an average of 108 millimetres across the country compared with the usual 123 millimetres. However, precipitation varied by region, with the west and north receiving more rainfall than other parts of the country.
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