When is the best time to go to Maastricht?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Maastricht are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June, July, August and December


Annual weather in Maastricht

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

Month
January 36°F/41°F
3.5in
February 36°F/45°F
3.1in
March 40°F/52°F
3in
April 47°F/59°F
2in
May 52°F/65°F
3.7in
June 59°F/72°F
4in
July 63°F/74°F
3.8in
August 61°F/76°F
3.3in
September 54°F/68°F
2.2in
October 49°F/59°F
2.3in
November 43°F/50°F
2.6in
December 40°F/45°F
4in


Weather and climate in Maastricht

Maastricht enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Maastricht is 59°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 37.3in, with a minimum of 2in in april and a maximum of 4in in june.
  • From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C and, in march, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is okay. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains in may about 3.7in.
  • In the month of june the climate is good. The temperature rises to 72°F and, in june, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of july the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 63°F and it rains about 19% of the time in july.
  • Between august and september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In october the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and you can expect to have 2.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 4in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Maastricht

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

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Maastricht

Find out when Maastricht 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 Maastricht

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

Figure: Visitor index for Maastricht month by month



Best time for low prices in Maastricht

Average prices of hotels in Maastricht month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Maastricht. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Maastricht

A return flight between London and Maastricht is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 78 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 105 more for your airline ticket to Maastricht if you go in march.

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Average price of hiring a car in Maastricht

On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in Maastricht. This price varies by $ 8.5 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 44 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 53.

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