When is the best time to go to Drachten

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Drachten, Netherlands. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Drachten weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Drachten are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Drachten January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 71mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

Drachten's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Drachten for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Drachten and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Drachten with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in January »

February

Drachten February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 47mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs

February in Drachten is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Drachten.

February is in the winter in Drachten and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Drachten with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in February »

March

Drachten March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 60mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Drachten is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Drachten.

March is in the spring in Drachten and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Drachten with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in March »

April

Drachten April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 50mm 5.6hrs 15.2hrs

Drachten's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Drachten, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Drachten and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Drachten with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in April »

May

Drachten May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 57mm 7hrs 17.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Drachten and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Drachten, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Drachten and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Drachten with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in May »

June

Drachten June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 67mm 7.1hrs 9.5hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Drachten and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Drachten, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Drachten and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Drachten with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in June »

July

Drachten July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 80mm 6.5hrs 11.1hrs

July in Drachten is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Drachten, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Drachten and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in July »

August

Drachten August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 71mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Drachten is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Drachten, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Drachten and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in August »

September

Drachten September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 76mm 4.8hrs 15.2hrs

Drachten's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Drachten, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Drachten and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in September »

October

Drachten October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 77mm 3.4hrs 17.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Drachten and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Drachten.

October is in the fall / autumn in Drachten and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in October »

November

Drachten November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 85mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Drachten during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Drachten for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Drachten and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in November »

December

Drachten December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 80mm 1.3hrs 11.1hrs

December in Drachten is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Drachten for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Drachten and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Drachten with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Drachten weather in December »

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Drachten weather stats

Drachten weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 7hrs
Coldest month: January 4°C 39.2°F
Wettest month: November 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 18.2°C 64.8°F
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