Nijmegen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Nijmegen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Nijmegen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 853 mm (34 in) yearly. Despite minor fluctuations, Nijmegen enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation, while in April, Nijmegen receives about 55 mm (2.2 in). For more details, please visit our Nijmegen Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nijmegen can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year