Nijmegen climate
Nijmegen (The Netherlands) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 792 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nijmegen climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | 031 | 236 | 753.0 | 15 |
| Feb | 643 | −131 | 337 | 632.5 | 15 |
| Mar | 1050 | 134 | 542 | 562.2 | 10 |
| Apr | 1558 | 440 | 949 | 391.5 | 3 |
| May | 1865 | 846 | 1356 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2171 | 1152 | 1661 | 622.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 2373 | 1356 | 1865 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2373 | 1355 | 1864 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 1967 | 1050 | 1558 | 602.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1558 | 744 | 1151 | 672.6 | 1 |
| Nov | 949 | 338 | 643 | 692.7 | 4 |
| Dec | 542 | 133 | 338 | 783.1 | 13 |
| Year | 2373 | −131 | 1050 | 79231 | 60 |
“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 | 93% | 74% | 0.8 | 8:16 |
| Feb | 90% | 72% | 1.5 | 9:52 |
| Mar | 84% | 66% | 2.7 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 78% | 61% | 4.3 | 13:49 |
| May | 77% | 65% | 5.1 | 15:38 |
| Jun | 76% | 67% | 5.5 | 16:40 |
| Jul | 77% | 64% | 5.2 | 16:14 |
| Aug | 79% | 64% | 4.4 | 14:37 |
| Sep | 81% | 61% | 3.3 | 12:33 |
| Oct | 86% | 68% | 1.9 | 10:32 |
| Nov | 92% | 73% | 0.9 | 8:43 |
| Dec | 94% | 74% | 0.6 | 7:48 |
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 Nijmegen is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C73 °F and a low of 13 °C56 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16 °C28.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 792 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 28% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (82 mm3.2 in), the driest is April (39 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 76% in June to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.8 hours in December to 16.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nijmegen
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 23 °C73 °F. Precipitation is 60 mm2.3 in to 82 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 Nijmegen
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −131 to 1 °C33 °F, about 72 mm2.8 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 18 °C65 °F, lows 134 to 8 °C46 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2171 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1152 to 13 °C56 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 949 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 338 to 10 °C50 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Nijmegen compares
The nearest larger place is Eindhoven, about 52 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Nijmegen is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 17 places in The Netherlands. By annual mean temperature, Nijmegen is the 14th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 8th 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 Charleroi (Belgium, Cfb), Krefeld (Germany, Cfb) and Namur (Belgium, Cfb).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Arnhem (pop. 162,424). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Nijmegen, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Apeldoorn 42 km · 10 °C50 °F · 768 mm30 in
- Climate in Amersfoort 47 km · 10 °C50 °F · 792 mm31 in
- Climate in Eindhoven 52 km · 10 °C51 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Climate in Utrecht 57 km · 10 °C50 °F · 801 mm32 in
- Climate in Tilburg 61 km · 10 °C51 °F · 772 mm30 in
- Climate in Almere Stad 73 km · 10 °C51 °F · 827 mm33 in
- Climate in Krefeld 74 km · 10 °C50 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Climate in Zwolle 76 km · 10 °C50 °F · 787 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nijmegen?
July is the warmest month in Nijmegen. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (56 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nijmegen?
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 Nijmegen?
August is the wettest month with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Nijmegen?
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.