July 2025 brought warmer than average conditions to Friesland, with temperatures running notably above the seasonal norm throughout the month. The average temperature reached 18.5 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 17.7 degrees by 0.8 degrees. This warming trend was particularly pronounced at the beginning of the month, when Ooststellingwerf recorded a peak temperature of 34.3 degrees Celsius on July 1st. However, the month also experienced a sharp cold snap early on, with the same location dropping to just 10.1 degrees Celsius on July 4th, creating a dramatic 24-degree temperature swing within just three days.
Precipitation levels during July proved notably drier than typical for the season. The province received an average of 101 millimeters of rainfall, representing a 20 percent deficit compared to the normal July precipitation of 126.6 millimeters. Despite this overall dryness, rainfall was not evenly distributed across the month. Achtkarspelen experienced the wettest single day on July 20th, when 58.5 millimeters fell in just 24 hours. This location also recorded the highest total monthly precipitation in the province, accumulating 122.8 millimeters over the full period.
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations during July, with Friesland receiving 378.1 hours of bright sunshine compared to the normal 360 hours, representing a 5 percent surplus. This above-average sunshine, combined with the warmer temperatures, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during much of the month, despite the occasional heavy rainfall events.
The month's weather pattern was characterized by considerable variability, transitioning from an exceptionally warm start to cooler conditions mid-month, followed by a return to more typical summer weather. The combination of above-average temperatures, below-average precipitation, and above-average sunshine hours made July 2025 a relatively pleasant summer month for residents of Friesland.