Delft Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Delft, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in August to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Delft receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 872 mm (34 in). Precipitation levels in Delft remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 86 mm (3.4 in) over 14 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 53 mm (2.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Delft Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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

The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s (8 knots) and 6 m/s (12 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in August and September and highest during January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?

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