June 2025 brought a warmer and wetter than average month to Zeeland, the southwestern province of the Netherlands. Overall conditions were characterized by mild temperatures and above-normal precipitation, with notable variations across the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for June in Zeeland reached 18.1 degrees Celsius, which is 0.6 degrees above the normal value of 17.5 degrees. This modest warming reflects a generally pleasant early summer period. The coldest day occurred on June 11 in Terneuzen, where temperatures dropped to 8.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest conditions developed toward the end of the month, with Terneuzen recording a maximum of 31.8 degrees Celsius on June 30, marking the peak of the month's heat.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall was notably above normal throughout June, with an average total of 67.3 millimeters compared to the normal 53.9 millimeters, representing a 25 percent increase. The wettest day occurred on June 7 in Goes, where 22.7 millimeters of rain fell. Goes emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 79.9 millimeters of precipitation during the month, indicating that the southern portions of Zeeland experienced particularly wet conditions.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the above-average rainfall, sunshine hours were also favorable. The province recorded 406.9 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 388.6 hours by approximately 5 percent. This combination of adequate rainfall and reasonable sunshine created favorable conditions for vegetation growth during the early summer season.
The month demonstrated the typical variability of early summer weather in Zeeland, with a significant temperature range of 23.6 degrees Celsius between the coldest and warmest days, and concentrated rainfall events contributing to the overall wet conditions.