Harlingen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Harlingen can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Harlingen has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1018 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives high rainfall, averaging 112 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 49 mm 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 over the year
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
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in June, July and August and higher in 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 Harlingen 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 21°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 112 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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