Petten, Netherlands experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Petten, Netherlands Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Petten, 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
4.8/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 13°C / 10°C
Feels Like 10°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 70 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 29 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
20°C
August
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 12 days
Coldest Month
4°C
February
Avg High 7°C
Rain 11 days
Driest Month
8 days
May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 11°C
Windiest Month
34 km/h
January (Gusts 53)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 20°C
Warmest water: August (
19.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:35
Daylight 16.4h
Sunset 21:59
Live conditions —
Petten on the map · live conditions
Petten, Netherlands
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Petten
- Population
- 1.6K
- Coordinates
- 52.77°, 4.66°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 4°C . Feb: 7°C / 4°C . Mar: 9°C / 5°C . Apr: 11°C / 7°C . May: 15°C / 11°C . Jun: 18°C / 14°C . Jul: 20°C / 16°C . Aug: 20°C / 17°C . Sep: 18°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 12°C . Nov: 10°C / 8°C . Dec: 8°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 72 mm. Feb: 64 mm. Mar: 55 mm. Apr: 45 mm. May: 43 mm. Jun: 64 mm. Jul: 66 mm. Aug: 71 mm. Sep: 89 mm. Oct: 104 mm. Nov: 91 mm. Dec: 80 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 76%. May: 78%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 80%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 85%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 34 km/h . Feb: 34 km/h . Mar: 30 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 25 km/h . Aug: 26 km/h . Sep: 27 km/h . Oct: 31 km/h . Nov: 31 km/h . Dec: 33 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 10°C . May: 13°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 19°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 7. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 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 0.6°C (1.1°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 | Jul 2025 · 20°C | Aug · 20°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 3°C | Feb · 4°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 124 mm | Oct · 104 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 33 km/h | Jan · 34 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 4°C | 2°C / -2°C | 15days (72 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 82% Humid | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / 4°C | 2°C / -2°C | 11days (64 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 5°C | 4°C / 0°C | 11days (55 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 80% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 7°C | 8°C / 3°C | 9days (45 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 76% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 15°C / 11°C | 13°C / 7°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 18°C / 14°C | 17°C / 12°C | 10days (64 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6.5 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 20°C / 16°C | 19°C / 14°C | 12days (66 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 17°C | 20°C / 15°C | 12days (71 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 15°C | 17°C / 12°C | 12days (89 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 77% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 12°C | 12°C / 8°C | 16days (104 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 8°C | 6°C / 3°C | 16days (91 mm) Wet | 4.3h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 6°C | 4°C / 0°C | 14days (80 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Petten 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 Petten, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Petten is August, with average daytime highs of 20°C (69°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Petten is February, with average overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Petten is October, averaging 104mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Petten runs through October, November, January, December, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Petten.
Petten receives approximately 99 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Petten.
The least favorable months to visit Petten 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 Petten is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Petten is 80%, 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, Petten receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Petten are 29 km/h (18 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 34 km/h (21 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Petten averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 65%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Petten is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Petten 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 Petten ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 10°C (50°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Petten. It earns a climate score of 7.8/10 with Excellent.
For July in Petten, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (67°F) and 12 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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