Delft Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Delft is temperate, cold, rainy. The average winter temperature is 4°C with some chance of snow. The summer temperature averages at 18°C. Rain is very common throughout the whole of the year. Usual rainfall is 60 mm per month and sometimes above. Only April is below average with 45 mm. Bringing an umbrella is definitely worth it.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Delft, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Delft receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 872 mm. Precipitation levels in Delft remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 86 mm over 14 days. In April, this drops slightly to 53 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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, Delft serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 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 November, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. 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 varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in August and September and highest during January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Delft in the Netherlands
During the months of June, 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 23°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 86 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.
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