Zaanstad Climate by Month
Zaanstad, North Holland, The Netherlands
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Zaanstad is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) in August and 44°F (6°C) in January, with the coldest nights (February) near 35°F (1°C). About 34 in (876 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 82% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 72°F(22°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 35°F(1°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 34 in(876 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 82%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Zaanstad
Best for weatherJune to August are the best time for weather in Zaanstad: highs near 70°F (21°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; December is the coldest, with highs of only 45°F (7°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Zaanstad weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 44°F(6°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.8 in(70 mm) | 86% | 0.7 |
| FebFebruary | 44°F(7°C) | 35°F(1°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 85% | 1.3 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 2.1 in(53 mm) | 83% | 2.4 |
| AprApril | 57°F(14°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 1.6 in(40 mm) | 76% | 4.0 |
| MayMay | 63°F(17°C) | 47°F(9°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 73% | 4.9 |
| JunJuneBest | 68°F(20°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 2.6 in(65 mm) | 79% | 5.1 |
| JulJulyBest | 72°F(22°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 3.1 in(79 mm) | 79% | 5.0 |
| AugAugustBest | 72°F(22°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 3.3 in(84 mm) | 79% | 4.3 |
| SepSeptember | 66°F(19°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 3.5 in(89 mm) | 82% | 3.0 |
| OctOctober | 59°F(15°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 4.2 in(107 mm) | 82% | 1.7 |
| NovNovember | 51°F(10°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.5 in(88 mm) | 86% | 0.8 |
| DecDecember | 45°F(7°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 3.5 in(89 mm) | 94% | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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