Zandvoort Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Zandvoort, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Zandvoort has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1012 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 112 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 52 mm of rainfall.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Zandvoort Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in the Netherlands
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the Netherlands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Zandvoort’s average annual precipitation is 1012 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Zandvoort’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Zandvoort Climate page.
Current rainfall in Zandvoort
