What’s the climate like in the Netherlands?
The current climate of the Netherlands features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Netherlands in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.
On average, the Netherlands gets 839 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of the Netherlands is based on weather data from Amsterdam. Other spots, like TexelVeluwe, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Netherlands for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit the Netherlands?
The best time to visit the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands. 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 the Netherlands
The climate table of the Netherlands 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 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 84 | 67 | 79 | 42 | 43 | 59 | 64 | 89 | 67 | 84 | 85 | 76 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 1,6 | 0,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,4 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 839 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,8 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in April, 43 mm in May and 59 mm in June
- Wettest months: 89 mm in August, 85 mm in November and 84 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Netherlands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the 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 the Netherlands
This graph shows how much precipitation the 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 the Netherlands
This graph shows how much snow the 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 the Netherlands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Netherlands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Netherlands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the 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 the Netherlands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the 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 the Netherlands
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the 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 the Netherlands by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Netherlands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
