Friesland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Friesland, The Netherlands. Like most weather services, we show Friesland at one spot: Leeuwarden, its largest city. At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Leeuwarden weather
Is it raining in Leeuwarden right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Leeuwarden this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–13° and lows of 1–11°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Leeuwarden lately?
In the past 7 days, Leeuwarden had 4 rainy days and 32.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Leeuwarden?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Friesland weather by month
When is the best time to visit Friesland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Friesland is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 21°C (69°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Friesland?
August is the wettest month, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Friesland?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Friesland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 89 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Leeuwarden), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Friesland
Weather can differ a lot within Friesland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 824 mm |
| Drachten | May–Sep | None | 5–22°C | 811 mm |
| Heerenveen | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 824 mm |
| Sneek | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 824 mm |
| Harlingen | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 824 mm |