Maastricht typically enjoys mild climate with summer highs of about 23°Celsius, or 73°Fahrenheit. Winters range from 3°C / 33° F to 9° C / 49° F. Spring in Maastricht is chilly but mild, ranging from 4° C to 19° C. Weather in the fall ranges from 3° C to 19 °C. For those accustomed to warmer weather, such as the sunny weather in California or Brazil, the weather in Maastricht is decidedly cooler.
Like the rest of the Netherlands, Maastricht is relatively damp and wet. There is always the possibility of rain in the Netherlands. However, it is very possible to experience dry and sunny weeks, especially in July.
Rainfall in the summer makes the weather more humid, and makes the weather seem hotter than it actually is. On the flip side, rainfall in the winter makes the weather colder as it brings the temperature down considerably.
Summer may be the prime time to visit Maastricht. The extended daylight hours allow visitors to view more of the Maastricht attractions. For example, tours of the "Old City" are offered in the summer. Moreover, the warm weather gives you the opportunity to relax in outdoor cafes, and experience many outdoor activities such as Farmer's Market, and the OLV square.
Cold weather should not prevent you from visiting Maastricht. Winter offers its own attractions in Maastricht as the Dutch celebrate "Winterland" in the Vrijthof Square. Winterland is a celebration with food, drink and fun activities such as the ferris wheel, and the Grand Carousel. Moreover, you can enjoy ice skating and other winter activities such as hiking trails, and ice hockey during this time of year. You can purchase tickets from Winterland.nl (link located in References section).
If you are planning to go to Maastricht in the summer, be sure to pack for both hot and cool days. Pack shorts, t-shirts and tank tops. However, also be sure to bring articles of clothing that you can layer, such as light jackets, sweaters and cardigans. Though it is summer, do not forget jeans and pants. Clothes for layering are also important for enjoying winter in Maastricht. Also bring thermals, heavy jackets, scarves, boots, mittens and thick jeans. Finally, regardless of when you will be visiting Maastricht, bring an umbrella.
