Best Time to Visit Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Haarlem.
Haarlem does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 17°C / 62.6°F) and driest (April, 45 mm / 1.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through January–August; the wetter half falls in September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.2°C / 37.8°F in February to 17°C / 62.6°F in August, with rainfall from 45 mm / 1.8 in (April) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Haarlem'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°C62.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 16.9°C62.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| May | 12.2°C54°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
No month at Haarlem matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Haarlem?
Haarlem doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~45 mm / 1.8 in) and August (warmest, 17°C / 62.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Netherlands's national average.
When is the rainy season in Haarlem?
The rainy season at Haarlem, North Holland runs through September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 68 mm / 2.7 in. The wettest single month is November (99 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Haarlem?
The driest month in Haarlem is April, averaging about 45 mm / 1.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.1°C / 46.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Haarlem?
The least comfortable months for travel to Haarlem — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 99 mm / 3.9 in in November, and the coldest month averages 3.2°C / 37.8°F.
Is Haarlem climate different from Netherlands overall?
Yes, usually. Our Haarlem 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 Haarlem specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.