The climate of the Netherlands
The current climate in the Netherlands features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for the Netherlands.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, the Netherlands gets 839 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in the Netherlands is based on weather data from Amsterdam. Other places, like Texel, Veluwe or Zeeland, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Netherlands to get the 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of the Netherlands
The climate table of the Netherlands shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Popular destinations in the Netherlands
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in the Netherlands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in the Netherlands
Yearly Temperature in the Netherlands
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in the Netherlands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Netherlands
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Netherlands
Average Snowfall per Month in the Netherlands
Total Yearly Snowfall in the Netherlands
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in the Netherlands
Weather experiences in the Netherlands
The weather in the Netherlands is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to the Netherlands? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Although the weather was variable, it was generally pleasant. An umbrella is required.
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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.