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Leeuwarden Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Leeuwarden can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Leeuwarden can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August to a chilly 7°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Leeuwarden experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 875 mm yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 92 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 50 mm of rainfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Leeuwarden, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Forecast for Leeuwarden

Wed   Jan 15
8°C | 4°C
NW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
7°C | 2°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
4°C | 0°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Leeuwarden?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Leeuwarden?
    August tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Leeuwarden?
    April is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Leeuwarden?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.