Schiphol Climate by Month
The temperature in Schiphol can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Schiphol can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Schiphol experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 942 mm yearly. Schiphol experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 97 mm in August, the wettest month, and 56 mm in April, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Schiphol can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Schiphol.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Schiphol ranges from 4°C in June to 6°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Schiphol in the Netherlands
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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