When is the best time to go to Groningen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Groningen, Netherlands. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Groningen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Groningen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Groningen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 66mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Groningen during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Groningen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Groningen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Groningen with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Groningen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 45mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs

February in Groningen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Groningen.

February is in the winter in Groningen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Groningen with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in February »

March

Groningen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 53mm 3.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Groningen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Groningen.

March is in the spring in Groningen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Groningen with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in March »

April

Groningen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 51mm 5.5hrs 15.2hrs

Groningen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Groningen, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Groningen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Groningen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in April »

May

Groningen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 58mm 6.9hrs 17.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Groningen and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Groningen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Groningen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Groningen with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in May »

June

Groningen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 67mm 7.1hrs 9.5hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Groningen and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Groningen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Groningen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Groningen with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in June »

July

Groningen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 83mm 6.4hrs 11.1hrs

July in Groningen is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Groningen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Groningen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in July »

August

Groningen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 76mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Groningen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Groningen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Groningen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in August »

September

Groningen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 72mm 4.7hrs 15.2hrs

Groningen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Groningen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Groningen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in September »

October

Groningen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 73mm 3.4hrs 17.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Groningen and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Groningen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Groningen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in October »

November

Groningen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 85mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Groningen during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Groningen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Groningen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Groningen weather in November »

December

Groningen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 78mm 1.3hrs 11.1hrs

December in Groningen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Groningen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Groningen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Groningen with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Groningen weather stats

Groningen weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21°C 69.8°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 3.7°C 38.7°F
Wettest month: November 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 18.2°C 64.8°F
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