July 2025 brought a warm and sunny month to Gelderland, with temperatures running slightly above normal and exceptional sunshine hours. The province experienced a dynamic weather pattern with notable temperature swings and precipitation concentrated in the early part of the month.
Temperature Overview
Average temperatures for July reached 18.7 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 18.3 degrees by 0.4 degrees. The month featured a significant temperature range, with the warmest reading of 36.0 degrees recorded in Ermelo on July 2nd, while Apeldoorn experienced the coldest minimum of 9.6 degrees on July 4th. This 26.4-degree difference between the warmest and coldest days highlights the variability characteristic of summer weather patterns in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
July proved drier than average, with total precipitation reaching 96.0 millimeters compared to the normal 106.9 millimeters, representing a 10 percent deficit. The wettest conditions occurred early in the month, with Ede recording the heaviest daily rainfall of 24.1 millimeters on July 2nd. Notably, Ede also emerged as the wettest location overall for the month, accumulating 118.9 millimeters of rain, suggesting localized weather systems affected specific areas more intensely than others.
Sunshine and Extremes
One of July's most notable features was the abundance of sunshine. The province recorded 388.1 hours of sunshine, surpassing the normal 360.0 hours by 8 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the warm conditions and provided extended daylight for outdoor activities throughout the month. The combination of higher temperatures, reduced rainfall, and increased sunshine created favorable summer conditions for most of the period, though the early-month precipitation event on July 2nd brought significant moisture to parts of the province.