Climate Insights for Zwolle

Stationsbuurt, Assendorp, Overijssel, Netherlands

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
July
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zwolle is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 868 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zwolle receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zwolle 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 Zwolle is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 34.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Zwolle receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zwolle 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: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°AprMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MayMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Zwolle vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°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 Zwolle vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 65°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 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2in
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Zwolle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 61 mm. That's 30 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 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Zwolle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.2 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. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.2 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 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Zwolle is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Zwolle is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr9°49°F
May14°57°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Zwolle 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 79 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 Zwolle 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 3.1 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 Zwolle 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 Zwolle 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 °C43 °F
17 km/h11 mph
74 mm2.9 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
8 °C46 °F
18 km/h11 mph
72 mm2.8 in
6 cm2 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
10 °C51 °F
15 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
14 km/h9 mph
61 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h8 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
13 km/h8 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
9 °C49 °F
15 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h10 mph
72 mm2.8 in
5 cm2 in