Netherlands Climate: Temperate Oceanic, Mild Year-Round

The Netherlands has a temperate oceanic climate moderated by the Gulf Stream:

• Seasons: Summer (Jun–Aug), Autumn (Sep–Nov), Winter (Dec–Feb), Spring (Mar–May).
• Temperatures: Avg 3°C (37°F) Jan to 18°C (64°F) Jul; extremes: 38.7°C (1944), -30.2°C (1942).
• Rainfall: ~812 mm/year, evenly distributed, slightly wetter in winter.
• Humidity: ~85% average.
• Wind: Strong, often 50 mph (80 km/h), prevailing westerly.

Overall mild, wet, and windy.