When is the best time to go to Leeuwarden

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Leeuwarden, 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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Leeuwarden weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Leeuwarden 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

Leeuwarden January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 67mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Leeuwarden during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Leeuwarden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 67mm 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.

Leeuwarden weather in January »

February

Leeuwarden February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 41mm 2.8hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Leeuwarden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in February »

March

Leeuwarden March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 56mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Leeuwarden 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 56mm 2.2 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in March »

April

Leeuwarden April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 42mm 5.7hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Leeuwarden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in April »

May

Leeuwarden May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 50mm 7.2hrs 17.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Leeuwarden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 50mm 2 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in May »

June

Leeuwarden June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 64mm 7.4hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Leeuwarden during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Leeuwarden and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 64mm 2.5 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in June »

July

Leeuwarden July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 6.7hrs 11.1hrs

July in Leeuwarden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Leeuwarden and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 72mm 2.8 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in July »

August

Leeuwarden August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 67mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Leeuwarden and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in August »

September

Leeuwarden September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 77mm 4.9hrs 15.2hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Leeuwarden.

September is in the fall / autumn in Leeuwarden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 77mm 3 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in September »

October

Leeuwarden October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 77mm 3.4hrs 17.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden.

October is in the fall / autumn in Leeuwarden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 77mm 3 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in October »

November

Leeuwarden November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 86mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

Leeuwarden's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Leeuwarden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in November »

December

Leeuwarden December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 73mm 1.3hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Leeuwarden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Leeuwarden with around 73mm 2.9 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Leeuwarden weather in December »

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Leeuwarden weather stats

Leeuwarden weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.2°C 68.4°F
Driest month: February 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: November 86mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 17.9°C 64.2°F
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