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Mechelen Climate by Month

The temperature in Mechelen can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Mechelen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°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, Mechelen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 919 mm yearly. Year-round, Mechelen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 91 mm, and the driest month, April, with 60 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 Mechelen. 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 (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Mechelen in the Netherlands

During the months of June, 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 Mechelen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mechelen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mechelen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mechelen?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mechelen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Mechelen

    Sun   Dec 15
    9°C | 3°C
    SW 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    10°C | 8°C
    SW 25 km/h
    1.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    9°C | 6°C
    SW 18 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain