Eckelrade Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Eckelrade, Limburg, Netherlands is 15°C (59°F), with daytime highs ranging from 7°C (45°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Eckelrade compares to cities worldwide.
Eckelrade Monthly Temperatures
In Eckelrade, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 14°C (57°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Eckelrade by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 211 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Eckelrade vs the Netherlands
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Netherlands. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Eckelrade vs World: Temperature Compared
Eckelrade's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Eckelrade?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Eckelrade, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 73% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Eckelrade's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Eckelrade climate page.
