Groningen weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Groningen, The Netherlands. Like most weather services, we show Groningen at one spot: Groningen, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (53°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Groningen weather
Is it raining in Groningen right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Groningen this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–13° and lows of 2–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Groningen lately?
In the past 7 days, Groningen had 4 rainy days and 31.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Groningen?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Groningen weather by month
When is the best time to visit Groningen?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Groningen is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (40°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Groningen?
August is the wettest month, with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Groningen?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (40°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Groningen have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 82 mm (3.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Groningen), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Groningen
Weather can differ a lot within Groningen: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |
| Delfzijl | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 852 mm |
| Veendam | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |
| Hoogezand | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |
| Stadskanaal | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |
| Leek | May–Sep | None | 5–22°C | 811 mm |
| Winschoten | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |
| Korrewegwijk | Apr–Sep | None | 4–23°C | 791 mm |