Climate Insights for IJmuiden

The climate in IJmuiden is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1050mm of precipitation falls per year. IJmuiden receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. IJmuiden is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

IJmuiden sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

IJmuiden is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1050mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 134mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 50mm. That's 84mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

IJmuiden is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/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 28km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in IJmuiden, which began on September 23, 2026. IJmuiden is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit IJmuiden is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for IJmuiden 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.