Best time to visit Netherlands
The best time to visit Netherlands is June to August, when its 4 destinations average 92/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 54/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Netherlands destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Netherlands climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56 | 6.9°C | 64 mm | Rotterdam 56 |
| February | 63 | 8.6°C | 65 mm | Rotterdam 64 |
| March | 70 | 10.1°C | 68 mm | Amsterdam 70 |
| April | 80 | 12.8°C | 45 mm | Rotterdam 80 |
| May | 84 | 15.9°C | 54 mm | Rotterdam 84 |
| June | 91 | 21.2°C | 80 mm | Amsterdam 92 |
| July | 92 | 21.2°C | 63 mm | Rotterdam 93 |
| August | 90 | 22.2°C | 73 mm | Rotterdam 90 |
| September | 86 | 19.6°C | 67 mm | Rotterdam 87 |
| October | 72 | 15.3°C | 116 mm | Amsterdam 72 |
| November | 63 | 10.5°C | 81 mm | Amsterdam 63 |
| December | 54 | 7.5°C | 83 mm | Amsterdam 54 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Netherlands destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Netherlands
Netherlands — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
- June to August. Across Netherlands's 4 destinations, July averages 92/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 21.2°C and 63 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Netherlands?
- December, averaging 54/100 — mean highs of 7.5°C and 83 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Netherlands?
- August, with mean daily highs of 22.2°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Netherlands?
- October, averaging 116 mm of rain.