Wijk aan Zee Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Wijk aan Zee’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the Netherlands.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With significant temperature fluctuations, Wijk aan Zee enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a cold 7°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Wijk aan Zee by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 74 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days.
Annual Temperatures in the Netherlands Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Netherlands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Wijk aan Zee Temperatures Compared World Wide
Wijk aan Zee’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Wijk aan Zee’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Wijk aan Zee climate page.
Current temperature in Wijk aan Zee
