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When is the best time to go to Groningen

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Groningen.
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When is the best time to visit Groningen?

In general the best time to visit Groningen is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Groningen in different months

This is the average weather in Groningen for each month based on historic data:

In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 166 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 83 mm in July.

January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to 0°C.

Climate in Groningen

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Groningen for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C+18°C+23°C+28°C+30°C+34°C+37°C+34°C+30°C+26°C+19°C+15°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+5°C+5°C+9°C+13°C+17°C+19°C+21°C+21°C+18°C+14°C+9°C+6°C
Minimum Temperature
-19°C-16°C-20°C-6°C0°C+3°C+6°C+6°C+3°C-6°C-9°C-14°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
888582787779808183868889
Rain, mm
544050466073837463665655
Snow, mm
1085000000028
Average wind speed, m/s
444333333334
Sunny Days
123443333211
Cloud Days
11121010108889101112
Rainy Days
131015151618192018181714
Snowy Days
543000000014

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Groningen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Groningen is August with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of 0°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Groningen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Groningen is December with average humidity going up to 89%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 77%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Groningen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 46 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 19 rainy days and 83 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Groningen during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 5 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen:

What is the hottest month in Groningen?

The hottest month in Groningen is August with average maximum temperature of +21°C.

What is the coldest month in Groningen?

The coldest month in Groningen is January with minimum temperatures of 0°C.

Is Groningen worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Groningen.

When does it rain the least in Groningen?

if you're looking to visit Groningen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 40 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Groningen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.