Weather Summary for Zeeland, July 2025
July 2025 brought notably pleasant conditions to Zeeland, with above-average temperatures and exceptional sunshine hours characterizing the month. The province experienced a warmer than normal period, supported by abundant daylight and relatively dry conditions compared to historical averages.
Temperature Overview
Zeeland recorded an average temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius throughout July, exceeding the normal value of 18.3 degrees by 0.5 degrees. The month opened with intense heat, as Terneuzen reached a peak temperature of 35.7 degrees on July 1st, marking the warmest day of the period. In stark contrast, the coldest conditions arrived early in the month when Terneuzen dipped to just 9.4 degrees on July 4th, creating a substantial temperature swing of over 26 degrees within the first week.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across Zeeland totaled 73.1 millimeters for the month, representing a notable 22 percent decrease from the normal precipitation of 94.2 millimeters. This drier than average pattern was interrupted by a significant wet spell on July 6th, when Veere recorded 32.1 millimeters of precipitation in a single day. Despite this substantial rainfall event, Veere emerged as the wettest location overall with a monthly total of 91 millimeters, still below the seasonal norm.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of July's most striking characteristics was the exceptional sunshine duration. Zeeland enjoyed 414.3 hours of sunshine, surpassing the normal value of 364.4 hours by 14 percent. This surplus of daylight hours contributed significantly to the pleasant summer conditions experienced throughout the province. The combination of above-average temperatures, reduced rainfall, and abundant sunshine created favorable weather conditions for outdoor activities and summer enjoyment across Zeeland during this period.