Haarlem Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Haarlem, like the rest of The Netherlands, has an oceanic (maritime) climate. This climate is characterized by its mild winters. There is almost no snowfall and just a few days (sometimes weeks) a year with temperatures below zero during the day. With cool summers we recommend visiting Haarlem in July and August.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Haarlem, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August to a chilly 7°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Haarlem receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 982 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 104 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 53 mm of rainfall.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
In Haarlem, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
broken clouds and no rain partly cloudy and no rain overcast and small chance of slight rainForecast for Haarlem
3 m/s
4 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Haarlem 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.
October tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 218 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.
