Summer temperatures return to the Netherlands with highs of up to 35C
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By Simone Jacobs
The summer isn’t over yet! Sunshine and warm temperatures are set to grace the Netherlands this weekend before the mercury shoots up to 35 degrees celsius on Tuesday.
Sunny weekend ahead for the Netherlands
You may notice that the weather in the Netherlands is uncharacteristically warm and dry this weekend. According to Buienradar, on Saturday, August 9, there will be plenty of sunshine, and temperatures could reach up to 27 degrees celsius. While there may be some wind and cloud cover, it should be safe to leave your raincoat at home, as no rain is expected.
A sunny Sunday will end off the perfect summer weekend, staying dry with temperatures of between 23 and 27 degrees. It will be a great day to have a barbecue or picnic in your local park, without rain ruining the fun.
Tropical Dutch weather expected with 35-degree temperatures
After a pleasant weekend, things are set to get downright tropical. It will continue to heat up in the days after the weekend, with the mercury rising to a possible 35 degrees celsius on Tuesday, August 12. With loads of sunshine and just a few scattered clouds, a visit to the beach for a refreshing dip after work might be calling your name!
The summery weather will continue into Wednesday with highs of up to 32 degrees, before it starts to level out. Temperatures will start to drop from Thursday, but high humidity will keep it warm. Local thunderstorms are also possible on Thursday.
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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training. Read more