Climate Insights for Groningen

City centre North, City centre, Netherlands

Hottest
August
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
July
92 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Groningen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 837 mm of precipitation falls per year. Groningen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Groningen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Groningen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 33 in of precipitation falls per year. Groningen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Groningen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°F
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Groningen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Groningen vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1in
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Groningen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 837 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 55 mm. That's 37 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Groningen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Groningen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Groningen is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb5°40°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr9°48°F
May13°55°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Groningen is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Groningen is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Groningen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Groningen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
19 km/h12 mph
67 mm2.6 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
63 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h10 mph
55 mm2.2 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
15 km/h10 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
14 km/h9 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
20 °C69 °F
14 km/h9 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
14 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h8 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
19 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
15 °C58 °F
17 km/h11 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
9 °C49 °F
17 km/h10 mph
62 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
18 km/h11 mph
66 mm2.6 in
4 cm1 in