What’s the climate like in Drenthe?
The current climate of Drenthe features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Drenthe in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2018.
On average, Drenthe gets 854 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Drenthe is based on weather data from Assen. Other locations might have different weather.
Best time to visit Drenthe?
The best time to visit Drenthe for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Drenthe. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Drenthe
The climate table of Drenthe shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 72 | 147 | 52 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 74 | 65 | 60 | 103 | 63 | 71 |
| Snow (cm) | 3,4 | 3,1 | 1,1 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 1,7 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 854 mm per year, averaging 71 mm per month
- Snowfall: 9,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in April, 49 mm in May and 52 mm in March
- Wettest months: 147 mm in February, 103 mm in October and 74 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Drenthe
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Drenthe, Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Drenthe
This graph shows how much precipitation Drenthe, Netherlands, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Drenthe
This graph shows how much snow Drenthe, Netherlands, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Drenthe
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Drenthe, Netherlands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Drenthe
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Drenthe, Netherlands. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Drenthe
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Drenthe, Netherlands, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Drenthe
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Drenthe, Netherlands, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Drenthe by Month
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