Utrecht Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Utrecht, Utrecht Province, Netherlands, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 23°C (73°F) in July to 7°C (45°F) in February.
The city receives around 857 mm (34 in) of rain/snowfall per year. July is the wettest month and April the driest. May is the sunniest month, averaging 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Utrecht
In Utrecht, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Utrecht
On average, Utrecht receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 857 mm (34 in). The wettest period in Utrecht occurs in July, which receives around 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Utrecht experiences moderate rainfall, totaling 57 mm (2.2 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Utrecht Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Utrecht
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Utrecht by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In April, 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
Wind Speed in Utrecht
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Utrecht 3-Day Forecast
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