Maastricht climate
Maastricht (The Netherlands) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 771 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Maastricht climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | 031 | 236 | 702.8 | 15 |
| Feb | 643 | 031 | 337 | 632.5 | 14 |
| Mar | 1050 | 135 | 643 | 572.3 | 10 |
| Apr | 1559 | 540 | 1050 | 421.6 | 4 |
| May | 1966 | 947 | 1457 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2272 | 1254 | 1763 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 2476 | 1457 | 1967 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 744 | 1152 | 612.4 | 1 |
| Nov | 1049 | 338 | 744 | 682.7 | 5 |
| Dec | 642 | 133 | 338 | 773.0 | 13 |
| Year | 2476 | 031 | 1151 | 77130 | 62 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 77% | 0.8 | 8:24 |
| Feb | 88% | 74% | 1.5 | 9:56 |
| Mar | 83% | 69% | 2.7 | 11:43 |
| Apr | 77% | 64% | 4.2 | 13:45 |
| May | 75% | 69% | 5.0 | 15:30 |
| Jun | 73% | 69% | 5.4 | 16:29 |
| Jul | 72% | 67% | 5.2 | 16:05 |
| Aug | 73% | 66% | 4.4 | 14:32 |
| Sep | 76% | 63% | 3.4 | 12:32 |
| Oct | 84% | 70% | 2.0 | 10:35 |
| Nov | 91% | 77% | 1.0 | 8:50 |
| Dec | 93% | 77% | 0.6 | 7:58 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Maastricht is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17 °C30.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 771 mm30 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (80 mm3.2 in), the driest is April (42 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in July to 93% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 14 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.0 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Maastricht
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 24 °C76 °F. Precipitation is 54 mm2.1 in to 80 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Maastricht
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 6 °C43 °F, lows 031 to 1 °C33 °F, about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1050 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 135 to 9 °C47 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2272 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C57 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 338 to 10 °C50 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Maastricht compares
The nearest larger place is Liège, about 25 km to the south. Compared with it, Maastricht has practically the same average temperature. It receives 11% less precipitation (771 mm30 in vs 862 mm34 in).
World Climates covers 17 places in The Netherlands. By annual mean temperature, Maastricht is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 14th wettest. See all of them on the The Netherlands climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Mönchengladbach (Germany, Cfb), Leuven (Belgium, Cfb) and Reims (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Liège 25 km · 11 °C51 °F · 862 mm34 in
- Climate in Aachen 29 km · 9 °C49 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Mönchengladbach 65 km · 11 °C51 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Eindhoven 68 km · 10 °C51 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Climate in Leuven 69 km · 11 °C51 °F · 763 mm30 in
- Climate in Namur 72 km · 10 °C50 °F · 808 mm32 in
- Climate in Krefeld 81 km · 10 °C50 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Düsseldorf 87 km · 11 °C51 °F · 791 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Maastricht?
July is the warmest month in Maastricht. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Maastricht?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 5 °C (41 °F) and its average low is 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Maastricht?
August is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 42 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Maastricht?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.