West-Terschelling Temperature by Month
West-Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands has an average annual maximum temperature of 13°C (55°F), ranging from 7°C (45°F) in February to 20°C (68°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
West-Terschelling Monthly Temperatures
The climate in West-Terschelling is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to pleasant in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 17°C (63°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in West-Terschelling 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. August, the city's warmest month, averages 207 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: West-Terschelling 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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West-Terschelling vs World: Temperature Compared
West-Terschelling's average annual maximum temperature is 13°C (55°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.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
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 West-Terschelling?
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 West-Terschelling, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 86% — 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on West-Terschelling's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our West-Terschelling climate page.
