Netherlands · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Utrecht are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Utrecht sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 855mm — July is typically the wettest month (~85mm) and April the driest (~42mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
May is the sunniest month, with about 218 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 1°C | 71mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 1°C | 63mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 11° / 2°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 15° / 5°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 18° / 8°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 21° / 11°C | 71mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 23° / 13°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 13°C | 84mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 20° / 10°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 15° / 7°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 10° / 4°C | 80mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / 2°C | 84mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Utrecht is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 67 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Utrecht is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 90 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Utrecht is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 139 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Utrecht is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 189 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Utrecht is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 218 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Utrecht is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 207 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Utrecht is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 214 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Utrecht is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 196 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Utrecht is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 153 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Utrecht is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Utrecht is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 67 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Utrecht is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 56 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf