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Gemeente Utrecht · Netherlands
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 61% of places in Netherlands.
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i 16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 13 km/h S
- Gusts
- 26 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 08:04 / 18:45
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Utrecht
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 5° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 7° |
| Average low | 0° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 68 | 51 | 65 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 72 | 59 | 75 | 80 | 83 | 79 |
| Rain days | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.2 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.7 | 16.7 | 16.3 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 10.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 89 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 89 |
| Wind (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Go score | 0 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 71 | 55 | 36 | 12 | 2 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Utrecht: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Utrecht: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurant€17.00≈ $19.00
- Cappuccino€4.00≈ $4.50
- Beer (0.5 l)€6.00≈ $6.70
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.80≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $14.00
- Public transport ticket€2.30≈ $2.60
- Mid-range hotel, per night€135≈ $150
Estimated from Netherlands’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 87% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Utrecht
Nearest airports
- AMSAmsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam34 km
- RTMRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam49 km
- EINEindhoven AirportEindhoven73 km
- NRNWeeze (Niederrhein) AirportWeeze89 km
- MSTMaastricht Aachen AirportMaastricht139 km
- BRUBrussels AirportZaventem139 km
Distances
- Amsterdam35 km 37 min
- Rotterdam48 km 50 min
- The Hague56 km 59 min
- Groningen159 km 2 h 45
- Eindhoven76 km 1 h 19
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Hotels in Utrecht
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Utrecht?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Utrecht is July–August.
What is the weather like in Utrecht in October?
In October, Utrecht averages a high of 14°C (58°F) and a low of 6°C (44°F), with 80 mm of rain on about 16 days.
What is the rainiest month in Utrecht?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Utrecht?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 34 km away.
What power plugs are used in Netherlands?
Plug types C, F, 230 V.
What currency is used in Netherlands?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Netherlands?
112.
Is Netherlands safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Utrecht most crowded?
The busiest months are August.
When is Utrecht least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Utrecht without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Utrecht in?
Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+2).
What is the population of Utrecht?
About 376,435.