Climate normals · 1970–2000
Leiden Climate
Leiden is a city in Netherlands (11) with a population of about 119,713. Its average annual temperature is 9.7°C (49°F), with roughly 839 mm of rain per year.
9.7°C
Avg Temp
839
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Leiden Climate
Leiden has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F) and receives about 839 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.7°C
Avg Temp
839
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 69 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 50 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 64 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 47 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 48 mm |
| June | 15° / 58° | 69 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 71 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 64 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 90 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 91 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 95 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 81 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 Leiden
The most comfortable months to visit Leiden 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 February (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Leiden are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Leiden, Netherlands has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C and about 839 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is February.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Leiden 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.