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Leeuwarden in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Leeuwarden in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

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Leeuwarden in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Leeuwarden in September in summary
Favourable weather
Min 14°C Max 18°C 94 mm 7 day(s) 85% 45% 10.5 h/day
Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritageNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:11 18:52
Hourly weather

Average weather in Leeuwarden in September 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Leeuwarden in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Leeuwarden in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Leeuwarden in September.

Temperatures and rain in Leeuwarden in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Leeuwarden in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Leeuwarden in September

Check the seasonal normals in Leeuwarden in September and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 18.2°C 15.7°C 12.4°C
Maximum temperature 20.0°C 17.6°C 14.0°C
Minimum temperature 16.3°C 13.8°C 10.9°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2018)
27.0°C
(2016)
22.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 12.0°C
(2014)
7.0°C
(2020)
3.0°C
(2019)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 26 day(s)
(84%)
14 day(s)
(47%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 22 km/h 23 km/h 26 km/h
Wind temperature 16.0°C 12.7°C 8.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 109.9 mm 94.4 mm 97.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
18 day(s)
(60%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 8 day(s)
(27%)
7 day(s)
(24%)
7 day(s)
(24%)
Record precipitation in one day 33.5 mm
(2017)
33.1 mm
(2015)
32.0 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 85% 86%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.4 km 9.3 km
Cloud cover 39% 45% 55%
UV index 5 4 3
Daily sunshine 13h 10h 7h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h18 06h11 07h04
Sunset time 20h04 18h52 17h41
Day length 14h46 12h41 10h37
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Leeuwarden in September?

Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritageNightlifeGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Leeuwarden in September last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Leeuwarden in September 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
15°C21°C2.4 mm
2
Light rain shower
13°C20°C1.7 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C0.6 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
16°C21°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
13°C19°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
11°C22°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
14°C26°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
16°C20°C0.2 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
12°C18°C0.1 mm
10
Overcast
10°C20°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
15°C19°C1.8 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
11°C16°C5.1 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
10°C14°C3.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
11°C18°C1.6 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
15°C17°C2.3 mm
16
Light rain shower
14°C14°C5.4 mm
17
Overcast
14°C17°C0.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
17°C20°C0.2 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
17°C23°C0.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
13°C17°C0.1 mm
22
Overcast
12°C14°C0.4 mm
23
Light rain shower
11°C16°C0.3 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
7°C16°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
7°C16°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
10°C16°C0.0 mm
27
Cloudy
10°C17°C0.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
10°C18°C0.3 mm
29
Light rain shower
13°C17°C1.2 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Leeuwarden in September: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Leeuwarden in September, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 18°C during the day and 14°C at night, with about 94 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

Expect about 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nightlife and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 72/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Leeuwarden are: June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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