The climate of The Netherlands, city by city

This page lists the 543 cities in The Netherlands for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+2.0 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in The Netherlands?

The hottest city in The Netherlands is Flushing, with an average annual temperature of 10.5 °C.

What is the coldest city in The Netherlands?

The coldest city in The Netherlands is Assen, with an average annual temperature of 9.3 °C.

What is the wettest city in The Netherlands?

The wettest city in The Netherlands is Bolsward, with 937 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of The Netherlands warmed?

Based on its largest cities, The Netherlands warmed by +2.0 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Drenthe17

Flevoland8

Friesland27

Gelderland80

Groningen20

Limburg44

North Brabant94

North Holland67

Overijssel35

South Holland97

Utrecht42

Zeeland12