Climate normals · 1970–2000
Leeuwarden Climate
Leeuwarden is a city in Netherlands (02) with a population of about 124,481. Its average annual temperature is 9.2°C (49°F), with roughly 807 mm of rain per year.
9.2°C
Avg Temp
807
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Leeuwarden Climate
Leeuwarden has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F) and receives about 807 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.2°C
Avg Temp
807
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 36° | 69 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 49 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 59 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 42 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 53 mm |
| June | 14° / 58° | 68 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 71 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 63 mm |
| September | 14° / 57° | 85 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 81 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 89 mm |
| December | 4° / 38° | 78 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Leeuwarden
The most comfortable months to visit Leeuwarden are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 21°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Leeuwarden are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Leeuwarden, Netherlands has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C and about 807 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Leeuwarden average about 21°C (70°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.