During June 2025, Gelderland experienced a month of mild and pleasant weather with temperatures running slightly above normal. The province recorded an average temperature of 18.2 degrees Celsius, which is 0.4 degrees warmer than the long-term average of 17.8 degrees. This modest warming trend contributed to generally favourable conditions throughout the month for outdoor activities and agricultural development.
Temperature patterns showed considerable variation across the province. The warmest day occurred on June 13 in Nijkerk, where temperatures reached 31.9 degrees Celsius, providing a taste of early summer heat. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Lochem on June 3, with a minimum of just 7.4 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the typical temperature swings that can occur in early June in the Netherlands.
Precipitation levels were slightly elevated compared to historical norms. Gelderland received an average of 66.2 millimetres of rain during the month, representing a 4 percent increase above the normal amount of 63.7 millimetres. The wettest single day occurred on June 7 in the Oude IJsselstreek region, which recorded 21.3 millimetres of rainfall. This same area proved to be the wettest location overall for the month, accumulating 83.0 millimetres in total, indicating that eastern parts of the province experienced more substantial precipitation.
Sunshine hours were notably abundant, with 386.1 hours recorded across Gelderland during June. This represents a 4 percent surplus compared to the normal expectation of 370.8 hours, suggesting that the month featured more clear and bright days than typical. This above-average sunshine, combined with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, created favourable conditions for vegetation growth and outdoor recreation throughout the province.
Overall, June 2025 in Gelderland was characterised by slightly warmer than normal temperatures, slightly wetter conditions, and above-average sunshine, making it a pleasant early summer month for residents and agricultural interests across the province.