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Heerhugowaard Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Heerhugowaard experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Heerhugowaard is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Heerhugowaard receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 890 mm annually. Heerhugowaard offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (93 mm) and April (48 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Heerhugowaard serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Heerhugowaard

Wed   Jan 15
8°C | 5°C
NW 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
7°C | 2°C
SW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
4°C | -1°C
SW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Heerhugowaard?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Heerhugowaard?
    October tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Heerhugowaard?
    April is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Heerhugowaard?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.

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