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Heerlen Climate by Month

The temperature in Heerlen can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Heerlen. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Heerlen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 869 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Heerlen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 85 mm, and the driest month, April, with 56 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Heerlen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Heerlen in the Netherlands

During the months of June, July, August and September 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 Heerlen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Heerlen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Heerlen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Heerlen?
    April is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Heerlen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Heerlen

    Sun   Dec 15
    9°C | 3°C
    SW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 9°C
    SW 22 km/h
    0.9 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    10°C | 7°C
    SW 14 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain