July 2025 brought warmer than average conditions to the Netherlands, with temperatures exceeding the normal range for this period. The month recorded an average temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius, which is 0.6 degrees above the thirty-year normal of 18.2 degrees. This modest warming was accompanied by notably sunny weather and below-average rainfall, creating conditions typical of a pleasant summer month.
Temperature Overview
The most extreme heat occurred early in the month, with Eindhoven recording the highest temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius on July 1st. In contrast, Terneuzen experienced the coldest conditions on July 4th, dropping to just 9.4 degrees Celsius. This significant temperature range of nearly 29 degrees reflects the varied weather patterns across different regions of the country during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall during July was notably scarce, with the country averaging 91.6 millimeters compared to the normal expectation of 109.3 millimeters. This represents a sixteen percent deficit in precipitation. The wettest day occurred in Groningen on July 20th, when 81.1 millimeters fell, providing substantial relief in that region. Overall, Groningen received the most rainfall for the month with a total of 165.7 millimeters.
Sunshine and Notable Events
Sunshine hours exceeded expectations significantly, with 391.1 hours recorded against a normal of 361.2 hours, representing an eight percent surplus. This abundance of sunny weather contributed to the pleasant summer conditions experienced throughout the month. The most significant weather event was a moderate heatwave that affected multiple locations across the southern and central Netherlands from June 28th through July 2nd, with peak conditions observed in areas including Helmond, Heerlen, Roosendaal, Sittard-Geleen, and Etten-Leur.