When is the best time to go to Lelystad?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Lelystad 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 June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Lelystad

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

Month
January 38°F/43°F
2.5in
February 38°F/43°F
2in
March 40°F/49°F
1.7in
April 47°F/56°F
1.5in
May 52°F/61°F
2.4in
June 59°F/67°F
2.8in
July 63°F/70°F
3.4in
August 61°F/70°F
3.2in
September 58°F/67°F
2.5in
October 52°F/59°F
2.5in
November 47°F/50°F
2.4in
December 41°F/45°F
2.8in


Weather and climate in Lelystad

Lelystad enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lelystad is 58°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 29.4in, with a minimum of 1.5in in april and a maximum of 3.4in in july.
  • Between january and february the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains about 2in each month.
  • In march the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and, in march, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of april and october the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains in october about 2.5in.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 50°F°C.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 58°F and it rains about 17% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lelystad

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lelystad: 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 Lelystad

Find out when Lelystad 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 Lelystad

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

Figure: Visitor index for Lelystad month by month



Best time for low prices in Lelystad

Average prices of hotels in Lelystad month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lelystad. 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.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lelystad

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Lelystad. This price varies by $ 39 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 37 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 75.

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