When to go · Groningen
Groningen, month by month
The best months for Groningen: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days).5 °C / 0 °C, 13 rain days41 °F / 32 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days).6 °C / 0 °C, 11 rain days43 °F / 32 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Keukenhof opens around the third week; early tulips and crocuses; changeable weather.10 °C / 1 °C, 11 rain days50 °F / 34 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.14 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.18 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JuneGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.20 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.23 °C / 12 °C, 13 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.23 °C / 12 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Groningen's best window: May–Sep.19 °C / 10 °C, 12 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.14 °C / 6 °C, 13 rain days57 °F / 43 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Grey and wet; Sinterklaas arrives mid-month with parades.9 °C / 3 °C, 13 rain days48 °F / 37 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep). Across Netherlands: Amsterdam Light Festival and Christmas markets; Sinterklaas on 5 December.6 °C / 1 °C, 14 rain days43 °F / 34 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium