July 2025 brought slightly warmer than average conditions to Drenthe, with temperatures hovering just above the seasonal norm. The month delivered a mixed weather pattern, featuring both warm spells and cooler interludes, while precipitation fell somewhat below typical levels for this time of year.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for July in Drenthe reached 18.2 degrees Celsius, representing a modest anomaly of 0.4 degrees above the normal value of 17.8 degrees. The warmest day occurred on July 1st in Meppel, where temperatures climbed to 33.5 degrees Celsius, marking the month's peak heat. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Borger-Odoorn on July 4th, with a minimum of approximately 9.9 degrees Celsius. This substantial temperature range of roughly 23.6 degrees illustrates the variability characteristic of Dutch summer weather.
Precipitation Patterns
Drenthe experienced 120.6 millimeters of rainfall during July, which represents an 8 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 131.3 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on July 20th in Aa en Hunze, where 33.5 millimeters fell. Over the entire month, Aa en Hunze emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 152.6 millimeters of rain, indicating that localized weather systems produced significant variation across the region.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 357.8 hours during the month, slightly exceeding the normal value of 355.3 hours by approximately 1 percent. This modest surplus contributed to generally pleasant conditions despite the below-average rainfall. The combination of near-normal temperatures, slightly reduced precipitation, and marginally increased sunshine created a relatively balanced summer month for the province.