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Valkenburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Valkenburg experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Valkenburg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Valkenburg receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 961 mm annually. Valkenburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (101 mm) and April (53 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Valkenburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Average humidity

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s in April, May, June, July, August, September and October to 6 m/s in January, February, March, November and December.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Forecast for Valkenburg

Mon   Jan 06
12°C | 5°C
W 12 m/s
3.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 07
5°C | 4°C
W 8 m/s
5.9 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 08
6°C | 1°C
W 7 m/s
1.3 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Valkenburg.

The best time of year to visit Valkenburg 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Valkenburg?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Valkenburg?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Valkenburg?
    October tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Valkenburg?
    April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Valkenburg?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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