When is the best time to go to Katwijk aan Zee?

When is the best time to go to Katwijk aan Zee? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Katwijk aan Zee are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July, August and October
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Katwijk aan Zee

For full information about the climate and weather in Katwijk aan Zee a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/43°F
3.1in
February 40°F/45°F
2.4in
March 43°F/50°F
2in
April 49°F/56°F
1.5in
May 54°F/61°F
2.7in
June 59°F/67°F
3in
July 63°F/70°F
3.8in
August 65°F/70°F
4.6in
September 59°F/67°F
3.6in
October 54°F/59°F
3.9in
November 49°F/52°F
3.5in
December 43°F/47°F
3.6in


Weather and climate in Katwijk aan Zee

Katwijk aan Zee enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Katwijk aan Zee is 58°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 37.4in, with a minimum of 1.5in in april and a maximum of 4.6in in august.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains about 15% of the time in february.
  • From march to april the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains in april about 1.5in.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and, in may, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • From june to july the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains about 3.8in each month.
  • In august the climate is okay. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in august and, in august, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • In september the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and it rains about 20% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 21% of the time in october.
  • In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 52°F and you can expect to have 3.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average and it rains about 22% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Katwijk aan Zee

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Katwijk aan Zee: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Katwijk aan Zee

Find out when Katwijk aan Zee has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Katwijk aan Zee

  • Very low season in Katwijk aan Zee
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Katwijk aan Zee
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, November and December.
  • High season in Katwijk aan Zee
    The number of visitors to Katwijk aan Zee is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Katwijk aan Zee
    The largest number of tourists visiting Katwijk aan Zee is during: April, May, June, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Katwijk aan Zee month by month



Best time for low prices in Katwijk aan Zee

Average prices of hotels in Katwijk aan Zee month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Katwijk aan Zee. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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