Heerhugowaard Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Heerhugowaard, Noord-Holland, Netherlands is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 7°C (45°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Heerhugowaard compares to cities worldwide.
Heerhugowaard Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Heerhugowaard will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Nighttime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Heerhugowaard by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 200 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Heerhugowaard 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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Heerhugowaard vs World: Temperature Compared
Heerhugowaard's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Heerhugowaard?
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 Heerhugowaard, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 87% — considered very 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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Heerhugowaard's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Heerhugowaard climate page.
