When to go · Groningen
Groningen, month by month
The best months for Groningen: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days).5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days).6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Keukenhof opens around the third week; early tulips and crocuses; changeable weather.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JuneGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Grey and wet; Sinterklaas arrives mid-month with parades.9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Groningen, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
May: 10 (better)
Jun: 11
Crowds
May: High
Jun: High
Prices
May: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.
June: Inside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.
Groningen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.