Best Time to Visit Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Leeuwarden.
Leeuwarden does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 16.5°C / 61.7°F) and driest (April, 42 mm / 1.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and January–June; the wetter half falls in July and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 16.5°C / 61.7°F in August, with rainfall from 42 mm / 1.7 in (April) to 92 mm / 3.6 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Leeuwarden'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 | 16.5°C61.7°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| May | 11.5°C52.7°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
No month at Leeuwarden matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Leeuwarden?
Leeuwarden doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~42 mm / 1.7 in) and August (warmest, 16.5°C / 61.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Netherlands's national average.
When is the rainy season in Leeuwarden?
The rainy season at Leeuwarden, Friesland runs through July and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is November (92 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the driest month in Leeuwarden?
The driest month in Leeuwarden is April, averaging about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.3°C / 45.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Leeuwarden?
The least comfortable months for travel to Leeuwarden — 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 92 mm / 3.6 in in November, and the coldest month averages 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
Is Leeuwarden climate different from Netherlands overall?
Yes, usually. Our Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.