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Haarlem Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 3°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Haarlem?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Haarlem?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Haarlem?
    October tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Haarlem?
    April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Haarlem?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 218 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Haarlem

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | 0°C
    NW 22 km/h
    4.8 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 2°C
    W 36 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | 2°C
    S 32 km/h
    9.5 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain