Cold Sunday brings temperatures back to autumn levels
The Netherlands saw cloudy skies, drizzle and temperatures above 10 degrees on Sunday.
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Sunday was noticeably chilly in the Netherlands after a milder period. According to the KNMI, afternoon temperatures were around 13 degrees, while many places began the morning with temperatures between 6 and 10 degrees.
The KNMI reported cloudy weather with occasional drizzle on Sunday. There was temporary rain in the north and west; later, most of that precipitation moved away. The wind came from the north-east and was light to moderate, making it feel colder than the thermometer indicated.
NOS also described the day as a transition to cooler autumn weather. Monday’s forecast was for dry weather with spells of sunshine and highs of around 13 to 14 degrees. From Tuesday, the chance of rain was expected to increase again.
The description of Sunday as the coldest day since March is not fully supported by the available sources. The KNMI did publish current observations, but the information consulted contains no definitive comparison with every day since March. This article therefore concerns the measured change in weather, not an official temperature record.
A cold day in itself says little about the development of the climate. This concerns a short-term weather situation, based on measurements and forecasts. Climate trends only become visible in series covering much longer periods.
The coming nights are particularly important for traffic, energy use and agriculture. The forecast indicated minimum temperatures of around 5 degrees on Monday, but according to the KNMI no general warning was in force. Local conditions may nevertheless differ, especially in open areas and near water.
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The weather conditions and forecasts were confirmed by the KNMI and NOS. The unverified claim about the coldest day since March was deliberately softened.
- confirmed It was cloudy in the Netherlands on Sunday, with drizzle or rain in some places. — The KNMI and NOS described these conditions. source
- confirmed Afternoon temperatures were approximately 13 degrees. — The NOS weather forecast mentioned highs of around 13 degrees. source
- uncertain Sunday was officially the coldest day since March. — The available KNMI information contained no definitive comparison with every day since March; this was therefore not included as fact. source
1 correction(s) applied
- Was: Sunday was the coldest day since March.Now: Sunday was noticeably chilly after a milder period. (The available sources do not confirm an official comparison record.)
Editor's note
The colder conditions and the forecast were confirmed by the KNMI and NOS. An official record as the coldest day since March could not be established and has therefore not been presented as fact.Sources
- Vandaag en morgen — KNMI
- Weerbericht zondag 18 oktober 2026 — NOS
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