Utrecht Climate by Month
The climate in Utrecht is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Utrecht, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 7°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Utrecht receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 857 mm. The wettest period in Utrecht occurs in July, which receives around 87 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Utrecht experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 57 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.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
In Utrecht, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Utrecht.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Utrecht ranges from 3°C in May to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Utrecht 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 218 hours of sunshine.
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