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 stay cold with highs of 6.3°C and lows near 1.8°C. Rain falls on about 15 days, and sunshine is scarce at 3.4 hours a day. With a score of 0.9, this is one of the weakest months weather-wise, though New Year's Day brings a quiet start to the year.
8°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 5.3 h sun
Highs reach 7.9°C and rain days drop slightly to 12.9. Sunshine improves a little to 5.3 hours daily. The score of 1.7 still marks it as tough going for outdoor plans, mostly due to the cold and persistent grey skies.
10°C / 3°C · 14 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Temperatures climb to a 10.2°C high, with 13.5 rain days and 7.3 hours of sun. The score rises to 3.2, showing improvement, but it's still rated weak overall as cool, damp conditions linger from winter.
13°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs reach 13.4°C with lower rainfall of 12 days and 10.2 hours of sun. The score jumps to 5.3, an 'ok' rating. Easter weekend and King's Day on the 27th fall this month, adding festive energy despite still-cool evenings near 4.9°C.
18°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Spring settles in with highs of 17.8°C and rain spread over 12.5 days. Sunshine hits 11.5 hours, helping push the score to 7.4, a 'good' month. Liberation Day, Ascension Day, and Pentecost weekend all land in May, making it a lively time to visit.
21°C / 13°C · 13 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Summer warmth arrives with a 21.2°C high and lows of 12.6°C. Rain days hold at 12.8, and sun hours peak near 11.6. The score matches May at 7.4, keeping June firmly in 'good' territory for travel.
22°C / 14°C · 15 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs reach 22°C, the warmest stretch alongside August, but rain days climb to 15.3 with 94mm of total rainfall, the wettest month of the year. Sun hours stay strong at 11.5. The score of 7 keeps it 'good' despite the occasional downpour.
23°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August offers the year's highest temperatures at 22.6°C, with lows of 14.4°C. Rain falls on 13 days, slightly less than July, and sunshine holds at 10.9 hours. The score of 7.4 keeps this a reliably 'good' summer month.
19°C / 12°C · 12 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Highs ease to 19.4°C while rain days drop to just 12, among the lowest of the year. Sun hours are still solid at 9. With a score of 7.6, September earns the 'best' rating, combining mild weather with fewer crowds than summer.
15°C / 9°C · 14 rain days · 6.1 h sun
Autumn cooling brings highs down to 15°C, with rain days rising again to 13.9 and sun hours falling to 6.1. The score of 5.2 marks an 'ok' month, as shorter days and wetter weather start to set in.
10°C / 5°C · 15 rain days · 4.4 h sun
Highs drop to 10°C and rain returns on 14.8 days, with sunshine falling sharply to just 4.4 hours. The score of 2.1 reflects the grey, damp conditions typical of late autumn in the Netherlands.
8°C / 4°C · 15 rain days · 3.0 h sun
The year closes with highs of just 7.7°C and lows near 3.5°C. Rain falls on 14.6 days and sunshine is at its lowest, 3 hours a day. The score of 0.8 is the year's weakest, though Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day bring holiday cheer despite the cold.
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.
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
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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