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
Days are cold with a high of 6.3°C and just 3.4 hours of sun. Rain falls on about 15 days, so pack for damp, grey weather. With a score of 0.9, this is a low-scoring month for sightseeing, though the New Year's Day holiday on 1 January can still work for a quiet city trip.
8°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 5.3 h sun
The high rises slightly to 7.9°C and sun hours creep up to 5.3, but rain still falls on roughly 13 days. The score of 1.7 keeps this in low season territory, suited mainly to travellers happy with cool, overcast conditions and fewer crowds.
10°C / 3°C · 14 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Highs reach 10.2°C and sun hours climb to 7.3, though rain is still frequent at about 13.5 days. The score of 3.2 marks it as a transition month: spring is starting but weather remains unsettled.
13°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Temperatures warm to a high of 13.4°C with less rain, around 12 days, and sun hours double to 10.2 compared with January. The score of 5.3 makes this an okay month, helped by the Easter weekend and King's Day on 27 April, a major national celebration.
18°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 11.5 h sun
With a high of 17.8°C, 11.5 sun hours, and 12.5 rain days, May brings reliably pleasant conditions. The score of 7.4 marks it as a good month, and it includes several holidays: Liberation Day on 5 May, Ascension Day on 14 May, and Pentecost on 24 May.
21°C / 13°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
June offers warm days averaging 21.2°C and long sun hours of 11.6, though rain still falls on about 13 days. The score of 7.4 confirms this as a good month, with Whit Monday on 1 June adding an extra long weekend.
22°C / 14°C · 15 rain days · 11.5 h sun
July is the warmest build-up month with a high of 22°C, but it also brings the most rain days of summer, around 15.3, and 94mm of rainfall. Despite the wetter spells, the score of 7 keeps it in good territory for long daylight hours and mild evenings.
23°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August holds the summer high at 22.6°C with 10.9 sun hours and slightly fewer rain days, about 13. The score of 7.4 keeps this a good month, offering the warmest overall conditions of the year.
19°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Highs ease to 19.4°C, rain days drop to 12, and sun hours settle at 9. This combination gives September the year's top score, 7.6, making it the best-rated month to visit.
15°C / 9°C · 14 rain days · 6.1 h sun
Temperatures fall to a high of 15°C and sun hours drop to 6.1, while rain becomes more frequent again at nearly 14 days. The score of 5.2 puts this back into an okay range as autumn weather sets in.
10°C / 5°C · 15 rain days · 4.4 h sun
Highs drop to 10°C with only 4.4 sun hours and rain on almost 15 days, making for a dark, wet month. The low score of 2.1 reflects these tough conditions, though some travellers come for the moody, quiet atmosphere.
8°C / 4°C · 15 rain days · 3.0 h sun
December is cold, with a high of just 7.7°C, only 3 sun hours, and rain on about 14.6 days. The score of 0.8 is the lowest of the year, but Christmas Day on 25 December and St. Stephen's Day on 26 December bring festive appeal despite the grey skies.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the best month for city trips. Highs reach 19.4°C with only 12 rain days and 9 hours of daily sun, so you get comfortable temperatures for walking around without the summer crowds of July and August.
Hiking & nature
May and September suit hiking best. May brings highs of 17.8°C, lows near 8.9°C and 11.5 hours of sun, while September offers 19.4°C highs and just 12 rain days, giving dry, mild conditions for longer trails in both months.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), King's Day (27 Apr)
Public holidays: Liberation Day (5 May), Ascension Day (14 May), Pentecost (24 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August scores 7.4 out of 10 and counts as a good month. It's the warmest time of year, with highs of 22.6°C and lows of 14.4°C. There are 13 rain days and 83mm of rain, plus 10.9 hours of sun a day, so pack a light rain jacket alongside summer clothes.
Yes, September is the single best month, scoring 7.6 out of 10. Highs average 19.4°C and lows 11.8°C, which feels comfortable for walking and cycling. It also has only 12 rain days and 76mm of rain, the lowest rain-day count of any month.
No, January is the lowest-scoring month at 0.9 out of 10. It's cold, with highs of just 6.3°C and lows of 1.8°C, and sunlight is scarce at only 3.4 hours a day. It's also wet, with 15.4 rain days and 84mm of rain, so days feel short and grey.
April is an okay month, scoring 5.3 out of 10. Highs reach 13.4°C and lows 4.9°C, which is mild but can still feel cool. Rain is lighter than winter, with 12 rain days and 63mm of rain, and sunshine picks up to 10.2 hours a day, often matching tulip season.
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