Leiden weather in July (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What can you expect from the weather in Leiden during July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Leiden the weather in July is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Leiden in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Leiden. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in July

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Leiden in July?

For visitors traveling to Leiden, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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