Best Time to Visit Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Arnhem.
Arnhem does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.8°C / 64°F) and driest (April, 48 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–May and July–August and October; the wetter half falls in June and September and November–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.7°C / 36.9°F in January to 17.8°C / 64°F in July, with rainfall from 48 mm / 1.9 in (April) to 84 mm / 3.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Arnhem's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 17.8°C64°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 13.1°C55.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
No month at Arnhem matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arnhem?
Arnhem doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~48 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 17.8°C / 64°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Netherlands's national average.
When is the rainy season in Arnhem?
The rainy season at Arnhem, Gelderland runs through June and September and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 73 mm / 2.9 in. The wettest single month is December (84 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Arnhem?
The driest month in Arnhem is April, averaging about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Arnhem?
The least comfortable months for travel to Arnhem — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 84 mm / 3.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 2.7°C / 36.9°F.
Is Arnhem climate different from Netherlands overall?
Yes, usually. Our Arnhem figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Netherlands figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Arnhem specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.