Bulb District / Bollenstreek Weather & Climate: the Netherlands

Climate by month across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Bulb District / Bollenstreek

Whether you're visiting the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in the Netherlands during the peak of August (22°C (72°F)) or the cooler months around January (7°C (45°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Haarlem, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek during July, August and September is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March and December.

When it comes to rainfall, the Bulb District / Bollenstreek experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain in October, dropping to 52 mm (2 in) in April.

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore the Bulb District / Bollenstreek by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek — and find the best time to visit. (based on Haarlem)

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Haarlem Leiden Katwijk Noordwijk Noordwijkerhout Lisse
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Climate map of the Bulb District / Bollenstreek

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Haarlem 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 982 mm (39 in) 1,656 hours
Leiden 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 15°C (59°F) 929 mm (37 in) 1,738 hours
Katwijk 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 970 mm (38 in) 1,738 hours
Noordwijk 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 16°C (61°F) 984 mm (39 in) 1,738 hours
Noordwijkerhout 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 974 mm (38 in) 1,738 hours
Lisse 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 965 mm (38 in)

Places in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands

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