When is the best time to go to Zaanstad

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zaanstad 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

Zaanstad January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 67mm 1.7hrs 9.6hrs

The climate in Zaanstad 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 Zaanstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Zaanstad and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in January »

February

Zaanstad February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 45mm 2.9hrs 11.1hrs

February in Zaanstad 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 Zaanstad.

February is in the winter in Zaanstad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 45mm 1.8 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in February »

March

Zaanstad March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 58mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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 Zaanstad.

March is in the spring in Zaanstad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 58mm 2.3 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in March »

April

Zaanstad April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 47mm 5.9hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Zaanstad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 47mm 1.8 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in April »

May

Zaanstad May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 50mm 7.5hrs 17.1hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Zaanstad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zaanstad 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in May »

June

Zaanstad June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 58mm 7.5hrs 9.6hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Zaanstad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 58mm 2.3 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in June »

July

Zaanstad July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 70mm 7.1hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Zaanstad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 70mm 2.8 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in July »

August

Zaanstad August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 72mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Zaanstad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 72mm 2.9 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in August »

September

Zaanstad September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 78mm 5hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Zaanstad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 78mm 3.1 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in September »

October

Zaanstad October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 86mm 3.6hrs 17.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Zaanstad and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Zaanstad.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zaanstad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 86mm 3.4 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in October »

November

Zaanstad November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 91mm 2.1hrs 9.6hrs

November is a a little damp month in Zaanstad and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Zaanstad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 91mm 3.6 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Zaanstad weather in November »

December

Zaanstad December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 80mm 1.5hrs 11.1hrs

December in Zaanstad is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Zaanstad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zaanstad with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Zaanstad weather in December »

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Zaanstad weather stats

Zaanstad weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: November 91mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 18.1°C 64.6°F
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