Climate of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands
Point-value climate at Leeuwarden (Friesland, Netherlands). Population approximately 125,778.
Located in Friesland, Netherlands, Leeuwarden has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 125,778. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 16.5°C / 61.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 42 mm / 1.7 in (April) to 92 mm / 3.6 in (November) — about 819 mm / 32.2 in across the year. Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Leeuwarden's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3°C36.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 2.3°C36.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 4.8°C40.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 7.3°C45.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 11.5°C52.7°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| June | 14.1°C57.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 13.8°C56.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 10.1°C50.2°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 6°C42.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| December | 3.5°C38.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Leeuwarden?
Leeuwarden does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Leeuwarden's warmest month is August at an average of 16.5°C / 61.7°F, and its driest month is April with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Leeuwarden?
Leeuwarden, in Friesland, Netherlands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 16.5°C / 61.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 819 mm / 32.2 in, with the wettest month being November (92 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest April (42 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Leeuwarden in August?
The average temperature in Leeuwarden in August is 16.5°C / 61.7°F, with rainfall of about 66 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Leeuwarden?
The driest month in Leeuwarden is April, with about 42 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.3°C / 45.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Leeuwarden?
The wettest month in Leeuwarden is November, with approximately 92 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall.