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Netherlands' national averages run from 6 °C in January to 23 °C in August, with rainfall between 57 mm in April and 89 mm in October and 1.3–7.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and June. Its 15 regions span 13–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Area
- 37,276 km²
Best months to visit
When Netherlands shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1 | 2.3 | -3.9 | 11.3 |
| February | 7.6 | 2.6 | -4.2 | 13.7 |
| March | 10.3 | 3.5 | -1.5 | 16.5 |
| April | 13.4 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 21.0 |
| May | 17.7 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 24.4 |
| June | 21.3 | 13.1 | 9.2 | 28.1 |
| July | 22.1 | 14.2 | 10.6 | 29.1 |
| August | 22.5 | 14.3 | 11.1 | 30.1 |
| September | 19.6 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 26.9 |
| October | 15.0 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 20.4 |
| November | 9.7 | 5.1 | -0.3 | 14.4 |
| December | 7.3 | 3.6 | -2.9 | 12.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 79 |
| February | 71 |
| March | 64 |
| April | 57 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 80 |
| July | 83 |
| August | 74 |
| September | 75 |
| October | 89 |
| November | 73 |
| December | 77 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 1.9 |
| February | 3.3 |
| March | 5.0 |
| April | 6.9 |
| May | 7.3 |
| June | 7.1 |
| July | 6.7 |
| August | 6.4 |
| September | 5.3 |
| October | 3.3 |
| November | 2.3 |
| December | 1.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2 | 7.5 | 31.7 |
| February | 18.9 | 7.9 | 33.4 |
| March | 16.2 | 8.2 | 29.6 |
| April | 14.9 | 8.1 | 23.8 |
| May | 14.1 | 7.2 | 21.8 |
| June | 13.8 | 7.3 | 22.9 |
| July | 13.6 | 7.0 | 22.2 |
| August | 13.4 | 7.0 | 22.2 |
| September | 13.7 | 6.5 | 23.9 |
| October | 16.6 | 8.0 | 26.6 |
| November | 16.6 | 8.0 | 27.3 |
| December | 17.9 | 7.9 | 30.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Netherlands
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15 regions
Netherlands, taken apart
Safety · 5 governments
What the governments say about Netherlands
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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US
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Month by month
A year in Netherlands, in order
- JanJanuary6.1°C · 79 mm · 1.9 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 79 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 79 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary7.6°C · 71 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 71 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 71 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch10.3°C · 64 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 64 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 64 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril13.4°C · 57 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 57 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay17.7°C · 64 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune21.3°C · 80 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 80 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 80 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly22.1°C · 83 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust22.5°C · 74 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 74 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 74 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember19.6°C · 75 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 75 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 75 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober15.0°C · 89 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 89 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 89 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember9.7°C · 73 mm · 2.3 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 73 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 73 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember7.3°C · 77 mm · 1.3 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 77 mm of rain and 1.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 77 mm of rain and 1.3 hours of sun a day.
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