July 2025 brought a warm and sunny month to Overijssel, with temperatures running slightly above normal and abundant sunshine throughout the province. The weather pattern showed considerable variation, with both extreme heat and cool nights recorded during the period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for July in Overijssel reached 18.6 degrees Celsius, which is 0.4 degrees above the normal value of 18.2 degrees. The month featured a notable temperature range, with the warmest conditions recorded in Almelo on July 2nd, where the thermometer climbed to 35.7 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest reading occurred in Raalte on July 4th, dropping to just 9.9 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant day-to-day variability experienced across the province during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall during July totaled 113.3 millimeters on average across Overijssel, representing a 7 percent decrease compared to the normal monthly precipitation of 122.3 millimeters. Despite the overall drier conditions, the province experienced some intense rainfall events. The wettest single day occurred in Staphorst on July 6th, with 29.4 millimeters of precipitation recorded. When examining total monthly rainfall by location, Almelo emerged as the wettest area with 130.3 millimeters accumulated throughout the month.
Sunshine and Special Conditions
July proved to be an exceptionally sunny month for Overijssel, with 388.6 hours of sunshine recorded across the province. This represents a 7 percent increase above the normal sunshine duration of 362.3 hours, indicating well above-average sunny conditions. The combination of above-normal temperatures, reduced precipitation, and enhanced sunshine created favorable summer weather for much of the month, though the significant temperature extremes between different days and locations suggest variable weather patterns throughout the period.