Dirt Cheap Amsterdam

October in Amsterdam is typified by cool temperatures and the occasional gusty wind. This is an ideal time to visit if you want to avoid the high tourist season and catch the cultural season in full-swing. The changing leaves of fall are particularly gorgeous in Amsterdam Octobers.

Though there is the occasional Indian summer in an Amsterdam October, the weather is on the whole consistently cool. With nearly three inches of rain per month, this is a smart time to wear waterproof jackets and keep an umbrella nearby. Amsterdam is making its transition to a predominantly indoor city in October—most of the outdoor seating sections of restaurants and bars are closed. Plan for cool temperatures by packing a lot of long-sleeved shirts and hoodies. You won’t need long underwear, but a hat would probably make a fine addition to your packing.

The average high temperature in an Amsterdam October is º57 (F)/º13 (C). The average lows are º46/º7, with an overall average temperature of º51/º6. Every October there are on average 19 foggy days and only two days apiece above º60 or below freezing.

3 suggestions for great value for money accommodation:
Amstel Botel - Cheap bed & breakfast on a boat. Good feedback.
Tullipp Inn Amsterdam Riverside - Value for money biz hotel.
Holiday Inn Amsterdam - Often got great deals.
Recommended accommodation search: Alpharooms - Hotels - Hostelbookers

Visiting European cities on a tight budget? Check out our other dirt cheap guides!

Barcelona budget travel guide.
Berlin budget travel guide.
Birmingham budget travel guide.
Copenhagen budget travel guide.
Istanbul budget travel guide.
London budget travel guide.
Madrid budget travel guide.
Rome budget travel guide.
Vienna budget travel guide.