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Usual weather in Netherlands

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Netherlands? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Netherlands

The climate of Netherlands is temperate, marine. You can expect cool summers and mild winters here. Humidity is usually quite high here. You can also expect warmer weather from April to October. Precipitation is distributed relatively equally throughout the year.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Hertogenbosch, Aa en Hunze, Achterhoek, Alblasserwaard Drechtsteden, Alkmaar, Almelo, Almere, Alphen aan den Rijn, Ameland, Amersfoort, Amstelland, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Ansen, Apeldoorn, Appingedam, Arcen, Arnhem, Assen, Baarle, Barneveld, Beemster, Bergen, Bergen op Zoom, Berkelland, Biesbosch National Park, Bollenstreek, Bolsward, Bourtange, Breda, Brielle, Broek in Waterland, Broek op Langedijk, Bronckhorst, Bunnik, Bussum, Castricum, Coevorden, Culemborg, Delft, Delfzijl, Den Helder, Deventer, Dinkelland, Doesburg, Doetinchem, Dordrecht, Drachten, Drenthe, Dronten, Eastern Netherlands, Edam, Ede, Efteling, Eindhoven, Elburg, Emmen, Enkhuizen, Enschede, Epen, Flevoland, Franeker, Friesland, Frisian Lakes, Gelderland, Gelders Arcadiƫ, Geldrop, Geleen, Giethoorn, Goes, Gooi en Vechtstreek, Gorinchem, Gouda, Grave, Groene Hart, Groningen, Gulpen, Haaksbergen, Haarlem, Harderwijk, Harlingen, Heemskerk, Heerenveen, Heerlen, Heiloo, Helmond, Hengelo, Hilversum, Hindeloopen, Hoensbroek, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Hogeland, Hoofddorp, Hook of Holland, Hoorn, Joure, Kampen, Katwijk, Kennemerland, Kerkrade, Kinderdijk, Kuinre, Landgraaf, Laren, Leeuwarden, Leiden, Leidschendam Voorburg, Lelystad, Lemiers, Lemmer, Liemers, Limburg, Lisse, Lochem, Maassluis, Maastricht, Margraten, Marken, Meppel, Middelburg, Midden Groningen, Monnickendam, Muiden, Naarden, Nijmegen, Noord Beveland, Noordenveld, Noordoostpolder, Noordwijk, North Brabant, North Holland, North Holland Peninsula, Northern Netherlands, Nuenen, Oegstgeest, Oldambt, Oldenzaal, Ommen, Oost Gelre, Oss, Oudewater, Overijssel, Partij Wittem, Purmerend, Rijswijk, Roermond, Roosendaal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region, Saeftinghe, Schagen, Scheveningen, Schiedam, Schiermonnikoog, Schoonhoven, Schouwen Duiveland, Simpelveld, Sittard, Sluis, Sneek, Soest, South Holland, South Limburg, Southern Netherlands, Spijkenisse, Stavoren, Terneuzen, Terschelling, Texel, The Hague, Tholen, Tiel, Tilburg, Tynaarlo, Uitgeest, Urk, Utrecht, Utrecht Hill Ridge, Vaals, Valkenburg aan de Geul, Vechtstreek, Veenendaal, Veenkoloniƫn, Veere, Veluwezoom National Park, Venlo, Vijlen, Vlaardingen, Vlieland, Vlissingen, Volendam, Wageningen, Walcheren, Wassenaar, Weerribben Wieden National Park, Weert, Weesp, West Frisian Islands, Westerbork, Westerkwartier, Western Netherlands, Westerwolde, Westkapelle, Wijchen, Wijk bij Duurstede, Wijlre, Winterswijk, Woerden, Zaandam, Zaanse Schans, Zaanstreek Waterland, Zandvoort, Zeeland, Zeewolde, Zierikzee, Zoetermeer, Zuid Hollandse Eilanden, Zuid Kennemerland National Park, Zutphen, Zwijndrechtse Waard, Zwolle.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 5.7 ℃ (42.26 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 0.7 ℃ (33.26 ℉). The most rainy month here is November, the average number of rainy days is 18.9. The least rainy month here is February, the average number of rainy days is 12.8.

When travelling to some places in Netherlands, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Mount Scenery (862 m) and the lowest point is Zuidplaspolder (-7 m). So there are not big differences in altitudes in this country. But the altitude affects the weather even so. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Netherlands. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in January is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in January is 5.7 ℃ (42.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.7 ℃ (33.26 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 17. The average rainfall is 62.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 7:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:13 and at the end of the month 8:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in February is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in February is 6.3 ℃ (43.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.4 ℃ (32.72 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.75 ℃ (45.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 12.8. The average rainfall is 42.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:52 and at the end of the month 10:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in March is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in March is 9.2 ℃ (48.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.75 ℃ (45.95 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 17.2. The average rainfall is 59.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:53 and at the end of the month 12:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in April is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in April is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.85 ℃ (58.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 13.8. The average rainfall is 40.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:55 and at the end of the month 14:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in May is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in May is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.1 ℃ (46.58 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.85 ℃ (58.73 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 13.7. The average rainfall is 48.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:43 and at the end of the month 16:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in June is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in June is 19.5 ℃ (67.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.35 ℃ (68.63 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 14.2. The average rainfall is 65.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:45 and at the end of the month 16:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in July is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in July is 21.2 ℃ (70.16 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.35 ℃ (68.63 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 13.3. The average rainfall is 66.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:21 and at the end of the month 15:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in August is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in August is 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 13.2. The average rainfall is 60.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:41 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:50 and at the end of the month 13:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in September is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in September is 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.5 ℃ (50.9 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.45 ℃ (61.61 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 16. The average rainfall is 83.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:53 and at the end of the month 11:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in October is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in October is 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.45 ℃ (61.61 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.85 ℃ (53.33 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 16.9. The average rainfall is 84 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:52 and at the end of the month 9:54.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in November is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in November is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.85 ℃ (53.33 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 18.9. The average rainfall is 91 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:54 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:59 and at the end of the month 8:14.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Netherlands in December is this: The average highest temperature in Netherlands in December is 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 17.7. The average rainfall is 75.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:14 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 7:46 and at the end of the month 7:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Netherlands in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Den Heldertemperature: - highest temperature: 6.6 ℃ (43.88 ℉)lowest temperature: 2.5 ℃ (36.5 ℉)rainfall: 70.2mmrainy days: 18.7
Groningentemperature: - highest temperature: 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉)lowest temperature: 0.7 ℃ (33.26 ℉)rainfall: 76.6mmrainy days: 19
Amsterdamtemperature: - highest temperature: 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉)lowest temperature: 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉)rainfall: 75.6mmrainy days: 17.7
De Bilttemperature: - highest temperature: 6.7 ℃ (44.06 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.5 ℃ (34.7 ℉)rainfall: 74.9mmrainy days: 17.6
Twenthetemperature: - highest temperature: 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉)lowest temperature: 1 ℃ (33.8 ℉)rainfall: 77.7mmrainy days: 19.1
Vlissingentemperature: - highest temperature: 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉)lowest temperature: 3.6 ℃ (38.48 ℉)rainfall: 66.5mmrainy days: 18.2
Maastrichttemperature: - highest temperature: 6.2 ℃ (43.16 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉)rainfall: 71mmrainy days: 18.3




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.