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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit The Netherlands for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-1 °C to 22 °C
6 °C to 18 °C
1.61 – 3.5 in (6 – 23 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 9.5 °C (Maastricht) and 9.7 °C (Amsterdam)
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Geographical location
Table of Contents
The Netherlands is a country in northern Western Europe.
The parliamentary monarchy is bounded in the north and west by the North Sea, in the south by Belgium and in the east by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Approximately one fifth of the total area of the country is covered with water. The kingdom as a whole is very flat, the highest elevation on the mainland is at Vaalserberg in the south and reaches a height of 322.5 metres.
The most important rivers are the Meuse, the Rhine and the Scheldt. The capital is Amsterdam, but the government is based in The Hague.
The term Holland actually refers to the north-western part of the Netherlands, but it is used colloquially for the whole country.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the mainland and the European islands as well as overseas territories such as Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.
Climate in the Netherlands
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The Netherlands enjoys a moderate maritime climate, which is due to its proximity to the North Sea and the situation in Central Europe. The climate is characterized by not too warm summers and relatively mild winters. The seasons show only slight temperature differences to each other. In winter, the North Sea acts as a heat reservoir. As a result, temperatures are not too low.
The average temperature in winter is around two degrees Celsius. In spring and summer, the water of the North Sea is quite cold and thus has a cooling effect on the climate near the coast. The average maximum temperature in summer is 20 °C. The temperature differences between summer and winter increase the further south of the Netherlands and the further away from the North Sea coast.
The climate on the border with Germany and Belgium in the southeast of the Netherlands is characterised by moderately cold winters and slightly higher summer temperatures. Snow can also fall on the tops of the hilly landscape, which is an exception on the coast or on islands. Strong storms in the coastal regions and on the islands are normal from October to February. The precipitation days spread quite evenly over the whole year.
Best Time to Visit The Netherlands: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 6 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 7 °C | AprilApr Good time to traveltime mostly perfect holiday weather | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in The Netherlands | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in The Netherlands |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in The Netherlands | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in The Netherlands | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in The Netherlands | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime Autumn | NovemberNov Suitable time to traveltime Late autumn | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 9 °C |
When to visit the Netherlands?
The best time for a beach holiday in the Netherlands is the summer months from June to August. In June and July the days are long and in August the North Sea has reached a temperature suitable for swimming. In spring and autumn you can also travel to the sea to take beach walks in moderate winds. If you are planning a city trip, you should also travel from May to September.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (The Netherlands) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Maastricht | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts The Netherlands
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Amsterdam
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables The Netherlands
In the following, you will find some climate tables for The Netherlands, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | 1° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Water Temperature | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.44 | 1.71 | 2.32 | 1.61 | 1.9 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.42 | 3.23 | 3.35 | 3.5 | 2.95 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Amsterdam is 9.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17 °C)
Coldest month: January (3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Amsterdam is 18 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.69 inch on 234 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Maastricht (The Netherlands)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 4° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
| Night Temperature | -1° | -1° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.32 | 2.13 | 2.44 | 2.05 | 2.48 | 2.95 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.24 | 2.36 | 2.83 | 2.8 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Maastricht is 9.5 °C.Warmest month: July (17.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30 inch on 131 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
The capital Amsterdam has its very special charm through the canal belt that leads through the city. You can explore it on foot or on a canal trip and see other sights such as the Westerwerk or the Anne Frank House.
Keukenhof is a park with 7 million bulbs surrounded by tulip fields. Another attraction is the cheese market in Alkmaar, which takes place on Friday mornings during the summer months. Popular destinations in Holland include Ameland, Zeeland, the island of Texel, Scheveningen and Zandvoort.
More information about the best things to do: Amsterdam
Popular Activities
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Culture & history
from 24 $ »
Don’t miss out on the Van Gogh Museum. With these exciting tickets, see hundreds of paintings, drawings, and letters by the Dutch master himself. Gain entry at your selected time slot.
Amsterdam: GVB Public Transport Ticket
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 9 $ »
Discover Amsterdam at your own pace and enjoy unlimited travel for 1 to 7 days on all trams, buses, ferries and the metro (day and night) for the number of days that suits your schedule the best.
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise
Tours
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Discover the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam at night on this evening cruise. See the thousands of lights that illuminate the bridges, and iconic canal houses and give the city a magical appearance.
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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entrance Ticket | Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket | Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise | Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip | Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option | Amsterdam: Classic Boat Canal Cruise | Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Maastricht
scattered clouds, -2.1 °CClouds: 49 % Wind: 2 mph OSO
Air Pressure: 1037 hPa Humidity: 82 %
Air Pressure: 1037 hPa Humidity: 82 %
Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 05:00 am
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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 -1 °C to 8 °C |  -1 °C to 5 °C | -0 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 9 °C | 3 °C to 11 °C | 5 °C to 12 °C |
| -1 °C to 8 °C | -1 °C to 5 °C | -0 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 9 °C | 3 °C to 11 °C | 5 °C to 12 °C |
| Clouds: 6 % | Clouds: 95 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 94 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 5 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following region:Hottest Month
August: 22 °C
Day Temperature in Amsterdam
August: 22 °CDay Temperature in Amsterdam
Coldest Month
January: -1 °C
Night Temperature in Maastricht
January: -1 °CNight Temperature in Maastricht
Rainiest Month
November: 3.5 in
Rain in Amsterdam
November: 3.5 inRain in Amsterdam
Driest Month
April: 1.61 in
Rain in Amsterdam
April: 1.61 inRain in Amsterdam
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 18 °C
Water Temperature in Amsterdam
August: 18 °CWater Temperature in Amsterdam
Sunniest Month
May: 7 hours/day
Sunshine in Amsterdam
May: 7 hours/daySunshine in Amsterdam
Activities and Attractions
Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour in German
Tours
from 26 $ »
Amsterdam: Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks
Food & drinks
from 28 $ »
From Amsterdam: Full-Day Keukenhof Entry Ticket w/Transfers
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 40 $ »
Distances to The Netherlands
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 220 mi | 3650 mi | 5560 mi |
| Maastricht | 260 mi | 3720 mi | 5660 mi |
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The Netherlands: Experiences of our Visitors
Weather not too hot, but a lot of wind but still very satisfied come back to North Holland in September.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Winter is slowly passing, nature is awakening to new life and a few warming hours of sunshine invite you to take a trip in the fresh air. Well, April lives up to its reputation: it does what it wants. From warm sunny days to the sudden weather change everything was offered. But it was all right
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
The weather in the summer holidays was catastrophic to very bad: constant storm, rain, often the winter anorak was in demand. Hardly even walks possible.
Weather Rating: 1 stars – Mostly bad
Everything from sun to rain. Beautifully rough as it should be for the coast…
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
dry, sunny…very pleasant..one could walk along the beach and drive along the coast…
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
For an Amsterdam visit the best weather you can have, dry sunny not very hot
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
we were in Amsterdam in April 2016. At night it was cold with temperatures just above zero. In the morning it rained several times and there were even showers of sleet. In the afternoon things got a little better. It’s been like this for several days.
Weather Rating: 2 stars – Tricky