Benthuizen, Netherlands experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Benthuizen, Netherlands Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Benthuizen, Netherlands. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 14°C / 9°C
Feels Like 12°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 67 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
10days
April
Avg High13°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
February (Gusts 47)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 20°C
Warmest water: August (
20.3°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:22
Daylight 16.7h
Sunset 22:05
Live conditions—
Benthuizen on the map · live conditions
Benthuizen, Netherlands
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Benthuizen
- Population
- 19K
- Coordinates
- 52.08°, 4.54°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 3°C . Feb: 8°C / 3°C . Mar: 10°C / 4°C . Apr: 13°C / 6°C . May: 17°C / 10°C . Jun: 21°C / 14°C . Jul: 22°C / 15°C . Aug: 22°C / 15°C . Sep: 20°C / 13°C . Oct: 15°C / 10°C . Nov: 10°C / 6°C . Dec: 8°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 69 mm. Feb: 61 mm. Mar: 61 mm. Apr: 54 mm. May: 62 mm. Jun: 70 mm. Jul: 70 mm. Aug: 63 mm. Sep: 72 mm. Oct: 86 mm. Nov: 70 mm. Dec: 70 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 74%. May: 75%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 87%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 8°C . Apr: 10°C . May: 14°C . Jun: 18°C . Jul: 20°C . Aug: 20°C . Sep: 19°C . Oct: 15°C . Nov: 11°C . Dec: 8°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 22°C | Aug · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 100 mm | Oct · 86 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 24 km/h | Feb · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -2°C | 13days (69 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 85% Humid | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 3°C | 4°C / -2°C | 12days (61 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 4°C | 6°C / 0°C | 12days (61 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 79% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 17°C / 10°C | 16°C / 7°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 12°C | 11days (70 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 15°C | 21°C / 14°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 15°C | 22°C / 15°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 20°C / 13°C | 18°C / 12°C | 11days (72 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 77% Humid | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 10°C | 13°C / 8°C | 14days (86 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 6°C | 7°C / 2°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 4.3h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 14days (70 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Benthuizen are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Benthuizen, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Benthuizen is August, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Benthuizen is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Benthuizen is October, averaging 86mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Benthuizen runs through October, December, January, July, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Benthuizen.
Benthuizen receives approximately 97 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Benthuizen.
The least favorable months to visit Benthuizen are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Benthuizen is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Benthuizen is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 13°C (55°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Benthuizen receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Benthuizen are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 47 km/h / 29 mph).
Benthuizen averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 66%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Benthuizen is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Benthuizen has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Benthuizen ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Benthuizen. It earns a climate score of 7.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Benthuizen, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (69°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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