Climate Insights for Purmerend

Gors, North Holland, Netherlands

Hottest
August
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
October
87 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Purmerend is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 825 mm of precipitation falls per year. Purmerend receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Purmerend 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Purmerend is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 32.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Purmerend receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Purmerend 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 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 12°OctMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 10°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°F
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Purmerend sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°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 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Purmerend sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 72°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 4mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2in
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Purmerend is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 825 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 56 mm. That's 31 mm less than October, 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 15cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Purmerend is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.2 in less than October, 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. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Purmerend is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 6km/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, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Purmerend 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 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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

Jan5°40°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr9°49°F
May13°56°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov8°46°F
Dec6°43°F

The best time to visit Purmerend 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 73 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°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 Purmerend is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°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 Purmerend 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 Purmerend 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
3 °C37 °F
6 °C44 °F
19 km/h12 mph
69 mm2.7 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
8 °C46 °F
20 km/h12 mph
65 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
13 °C55 °F
16 km/h10 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
15 km/h9 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
21 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
22 °C71 °F
14 km/h9 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h9 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
19 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
15 °C59 °F
18 km/h11 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C42 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h11 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
19 km/h12 mph
71 mm2.8 in
4 cm2 in