What’s the climate like in Leiden?
The current climate of Leiden features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Leiden in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.
On average, Leiden gets 1118 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 6,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Netherlands? Check out the weather and climate in places like Texel, Veluwe, or have a look at other destinations in Netherlands.
Best time to visit Leiden?
The best time to visit Leiden for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Leiden. 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 Leiden
The climate table of Leiden 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 142 | 61 | 92 | 40 | 118 | 79 | 63 | 85 | 91 | 144 | 128 | 75 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,8 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1118 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 6,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 40 mm in April, 61 mm in February and 63 mm in July
- Wettest months: 144 mm in October, 142 mm in January and 128 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Leiden
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Leiden, 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 Leiden
This graph shows how much precipitation Leiden, 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 Leiden
This graph shows how much snow Leiden, 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 Leiden
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Leiden, Netherlands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Leiden
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Leiden, 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 Leiden
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Leiden, 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 Leiden
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Leiden, 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 Leiden by Month
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