Sneek Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Sneek is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sneek, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Sneek receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 969 mm. Sneek offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (105 mm) and April (52 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sneek serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in June, July and August and higher in January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and no rain overcast and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Sneek
7 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sneek 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 105 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
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.
