Netherlands Weather Forecast
Netherlands weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Netherlands is a country in Europe. Netherlands is a country in Europe with its capital at Amsterdam. It has a population of about 17.9 million. The capital is Amsterdam.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Netherlands with overcast. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 71°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Netherlands is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and Rhine River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 6.8°F above the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Netherlands today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Netherlands right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
See the Netherlands forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Netherlands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 71° | 22% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 65° | 2% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 75° / 63° | 23% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 63° | 16% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 62° | 22% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 57° | 1% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 64° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 68° | 6% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 64° | 8% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 63° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 65° | 37% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 62° | 45% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 64° | 46% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 61° | 46% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
Climate in Netherlands month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 56° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 59° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 50° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Netherlands
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Air quality and pollen in Netherlands
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Netherlands
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Netherlands
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Netherlands
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Netherlands
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Netherlands?
Netherlands is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 52.3676, 4.9041. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Netherlands right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 46% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Netherlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Netherlands in?
Netherlands observes Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:09 PM.
How many people live in Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of approximately 17.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Netherlands?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 7 mi away, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 226 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 233 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Netherlands?
Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Rhine River, Tower of London and British Museum.
What places are in Netherlands?
Netherlands covers 2 places in this atlas, including Hoge Veluwe National Park and Amsterdam.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
