The best time to visit Netherlands
The best time to visit Netherlands for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 72/100 with daytime highs around 21°C / 70°F. May is a quieter shoulder-season alternative with still-reliable sun.
Netherlands by month, averaged across 3 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 75 mm | 6° | Poor |
| February | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 64 mm | 7° | Poor |
| March | 7 | 9° / 48°F | 54 mm | 8° | Poor |
| April | 38 | 14° / 57°F | 39 mm | 10° | Mixed |
| May | 58 | 17° / 63°F | 58 mm | 14° | Very good |
| June | 72 | 20° / 68°F | 62 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| July | 74 | 22° / 72°F | 78 mm | 19° | Excellent |
| August | 72 | 22° / 72°F | 85 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| September | 70 | 19° / 66°F | 65 mm | 19° | Excellent |
| October | 42 | 15° / 59°F | 73 mm | 16° | Good |
| November | 12 | 10° / 50°F | 75 mm | 11° | Poor |
| December | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 81 mm | 8° | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Netherlands' warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 72/100, ~21°C / 70°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~22°C / 72°F. Wettest: August (85 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Rotterdam (1,668 h/yr), Eindhoven (1,665 h/yr), Amsterdam (1,629 h/yr). See every Netherlands destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.