Weather by month for central Netherlands, the best months to go and how Netherlands's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C · 12 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 18°C to 23°C · 13–15 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 6°C to 10°C · 13–15 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 2°C | 15 days (84 mm) | 3.4 h/day | 0.9/10 |
| February | 8°C / 2°C | 13 days (76 mm) | 5.3 h/day | 1.7/10 |
| March | 10°C / 3°C | 14 days (71 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 3.2/10 |
| April | 13°C / 5°C | 12 days (63 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.3/10 |
| May | 18°C / 9°C | 13 days (68 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| June | 21°C / 13°C | 13 days (79 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| July | 22°C / 14°C | 15 days (94 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 23°C / 14°C | 13 days (83 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: September | 19°C / 12°C | 12 days (76 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 14 days (85 mm) | 6.1 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| November | 10°C / 5°C | 15 days (77 mm) | 4.4 h/day | 2.1/10 |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 15 days (77 mm) | 3.0 h/day | 0.8/10 |
Figures for central Netherlands; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
6°C / 2°C · 15 rain days · 3.4 h sun
January is cold and grey, with highs of 6.3°C, lows of 1.8°C and rain on 15.4 days. You get only about 3.4 hours of sun a day. It scores 0.9, so we say avoid it unless you are happy to spend most of your time indoors.
8°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 5.3 h sun
February stays cold, with highs of 7.9°C and lows of 2°C. Rain falls on 12.9 days, and sun rises to about 5.3 hours a day. It scores 1.7, so it is still a month to avoid if you want to be outdoors.
10°C / 3°C · 14 rain days · 7.3 h sun
March warms a little, with highs of 10.2°C, but rain falls on 13.5 days. Lows are still 3°C, and there are about 7.3 hours of sun a day. It scores 3.2, so we still say avoid, as it is often cold and wet.
13°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
April is cool but brighter, with highs of 13.4°C and about 10.2 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on 12 days, and nights drop to 4.9°C. It scores 5.3, which makes it an ok month if you pack warm layers.
18°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 11.5 h sun
May is a good time to go, with highs of 17.8°C and about 11.5 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on 12.5 days, and lows are 8.9°C. It scores 7.4, so it is one of the better months of the year.
21°C / 13°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
June is mild and bright, with highs of 21.2°C and about 11.6 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on 12.8 days. It scores 7.4, a good month for walking and cycling.
22°C / 14°C · 15 rain days · 11.5 h sun
July is one of the warmest months, with highs of 22°C and lows of 14.1°C. It is also the wettest, with rain on 15.3 days and 94 mm in total. It scores 7, which is still good, but bring a rain jacket.
23°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of 22.6°C and lows of 14.4°C. Rain falls on 13 days, and there are about 10.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 7.4, so it is a good time to visit.
19°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
September is the best month to visit, with a score of 7.6. Highs are still a pleasant 19.4°C, and rain falls on just 12 days, the joint lowest of the year. You get about 9 hours of sun a day.
15°C / 9°C · 14 rain days · 6.1 h sun
October cools to highs of 15°C, with rain on 13.9 days and 85 mm in total. Sun drops to about 6.1 hours a day. It scores 5.2, so it is an ok month, but expect wet and grey spells.
10°C / 5°C · 15 rain days · 4.4 h sun
November is cold, wet and dark, with highs of 10°C and rain on 14.8 days. There are only about 4.4 hours of sun a day. It scores 2.1, so we say avoid it.
8°C / 4°C · 15 rain days · 3.0 h sun
December is the worst month to go, with a score of just 0.8. Highs are 7.7°C, rain falls on 14.6 days, and sun is down to about 3 hours a day, the lowest of the year. Avoid it unless you do not mind short, grey days.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September suits city trips best. Days reach about 19.4°C and nights about 11.8°C, which is mild enough for long walks. It has about 12 rain days, among the fewest of the year, but still pack an umbrella.
Hiking & nature
May and September are best for hiking. May brings highs of about 17.8°C, 11.5 sun hours and only 68 mm of rain. September is slightly warmer at 19.4°C, with about 12 rain days, so bring a rain jacket in both months.
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FAQ
September is the best month, with the highest score of the year at 7.6 out of 10. Days reach about 19.4°C and nights stay near 11.8°C. It has rain on 12 days, the joint lowest of any month, and still gets 9 sun hours. May, June and August follow closely, each scoring 7.4.
Yes, July is a good month, but expect rain. Days are warm at about 22°C, with 11.5 sun hours. However, July is the wettest month, with 94 mm of rain across 15.3 rain days. It scores 7, a little below June, August and September. If you want less rain, go in September instead.
April is ok, but not ideal. It scores 5.3 out of 10. It is the driest month at 63 mm of rain, with rain on 12 days. But it is still cool, with highs of about 13.4°C and lows near 4.9°C. Pack warm layers. May is much better, with highs of 17.8°C and a score of 7.4.
Yes, if weather matters to you, avoid November to March. December scores just 0.8 and January 0.9, the lowest of the year. Highs stay between 6.3°C and 7.7°C. Rain falls on 14.6 to 15.4 days a month. Sun is very limited, at 3 to 3.4 sun hours. Even March only scores 3.2.
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