Climate & Weather in Gronigen, Netherlands

The Netherlands is famous for its windmills.

Gronigen is a picturesque university town in the north of the Netherlands. The Netherlands, also known as Holland, is an incredibly flat, small country on the western coast of Europe. The weather and climate are fairly uniform throughout the country, because of its small size. Typical of that of a coastal country, the weather is mostly cool in the winter and mild in the summer.

Temperature

The temperature is cool in Gronigen in the winter, with chilly breezes coming in from off the ocean. Temperatures drop below freezing in winter, when people get out their ice skates to skate along the frozen-over canals. In summer temperatures are around a mild 70 degrees Fahrenheit. June to August are the hottest months.

Precipitation

According to Lonely Planet, the weather can be "blustery and changeable," so pack lots of layers. Be sure some of them are waterproof. The country gets 79 centimeters of precipitation per year. The rain is not confined to one season, so whenever you go it is likely you will get rained on at least once.

Humidity

Because of the relatively high chance of rain, Gronigen can be sticky in the summer. Prepare for high humidity by packing light clothing to layer. It is always a good idea to carry an umbrella in case high humidity turns itself to rain.

Daylight

Gronigen is in the northernmost portion of the Netherlands, so days in the summer are relatively long. It is possible to be returning home from a pub in full daylight in the summer. The winter, however, has relatively short, dark days.

Shoulder Seasons

The "shoulder seasons" of fall and spring are good times to visit Gronigen because it is neither too hot nor too cold and dark. After the high season for tourists (summer), prices for accommodations and food drop down again slightly. Another major perk is that the Netherlands' famous tulips are in full bloom in the spring. April and May are the best times to see tulips in Gronigen.

References

• Lonely Planet: Gronigen
• World Weather Information
• BBC Weather: Gronigen