Harlingen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 21°C (70°F) in August, while winters cool to 7°C (45°F) in February.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1018 mm (40 in) per year. August is the wettest month and April the driest. May is the sunniest month, averaging 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Harlingen
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Harlingen. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Harlingen
Harlingen has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1018 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives high rainfall, averaging 112 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 49 mm (1.9 in) over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Harlingen Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Harlingen
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Harlingen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Harlingen by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In April, 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
Wind Speed in Harlingen
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 6 m/s (12 knots). It is lower in June, July and August and higher in January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Harlingen 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Harlingen
During the months of July, August and September, Harlingen enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 21°C (69°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 92 mm (3.6 in) in July to 112 mm (4.4 in) in August. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
