July 2025 brought warmer than average conditions to North Brabant, with temperatures running slightly above the seasonal norm. The month was characterized by a notable contrast between extreme heat at the beginning and cooler spells mid-month, alongside a drier than normal precipitation pattern but with abundant sunshine.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for July in North Brabant reached 19.3 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal value of 18.7 degrees by 0.6 degrees. The month opened with intense heat, with Geldrop-Mierlo recording the highest temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius on July 1st. This early heat wave contrasted sharply with cooler conditions later in the month, when Zundert experienced the lowest temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius on July 4th. This wide temperature range of nearly 29 degrees illustrates the variability typical of summer weather patterns in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
July proved significantly drier than normal, with an average total precipitation of 73.1 millimeters compared to the normal 95.1 millimeters, representing a 23 percent deficit. Despite the overall dryness, rainfall was not evenly distributed throughout the month. Dongen recorded the wettest single day on July 21st with 23.0 millimeters of precipitation. When considering cumulative monthly totals by location, Oss emerged as the wettest area with 96.9 millimeters, the only location approaching normal precipitation levels.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of July's most positive aspects was the exceptional sunshine, with 394.6 hours recorded across the province. This represented a 10 percent increase above the normal value of 357.4 hours, contributing to the warmer than average conditions and making it a pleasant month for outdoor activities despite the precipitation deficit. The combination of above-average temperatures, reduced rainfall, and enhanced sunshine created conditions typical of a warm, relatively dry summer month in North Brabant.