Leiden Holiday Weather Overview
The city of Leiden is a popular tourist destination located in the southern reaches of Holland. With the city being home to about 120,000 residents, it is one of the larger urban centres of Holland's southern region. It is situated upon the Old Rhine, and is home to the second oldest historical centre in the country.
Visitors that spend a holiday in Leiden are immediately captivated by the old beauty this town radiates. Monuments, parks, gardens, museums and shopping areas dominate the tourism side of things in the city. Some sites include Haarlemmerstraat Shopping Street, Van der Werff Park, the Church of St Peter, and the National Museum of Ethnology.
Getting into the city of Leiden is most conveniently done by train, as it is just 15 minutes from The Hague, and the same distance from the large Schiphol Airport. If travelling from Amsterdam to Leiden, it takes about 30 minutes, give or take five minutes, by rail or road. Once in the city, getting around on foot is easy.
When is the best month to visit Leiden?
The best time to visit Leiden is during the months of May and June. These times have a limited amount of rainfall, and maximum temperatures range between 16°C and 20°C, making it comfortable for tourists to sightsee.
Climate in Leiden
The weather in Leiden can get cool during the winter months (December to February), with temperatures dropping to an average of 6°C during the hottest parts of the day, to just above 0°C at night. Summer temperatures are warm, with the months of June, July and August averaging about 21°C. Leiden weather doesn't bring an enormous temperature range.
Leiden, a city and municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland, experiences a temperate climate with two major seasons, a warm summer and a chilly winter.
Summer in Leiden
Leiden remains pleasant and warm enough for the tourists throughout the summer months, from May till early October. As the season features very enjoyable temperature, tourists from all over the world start visiting the city in this period. The average high temperature may fluctuate between 20°C to 25°C while the low temperature stands at low teens. The city gets a moderate level of rainfall, not more than 90 mm per month, during this time.
Winter in Leiden
On the other hand, you will notice a different weather in the winter months in Leiden. During this time temperature drops dramatically and stands at below mid teens. You should have jacket, gloves with you if you wish to have a more comfortable visit in these chilly winter months. The regular low drops to -2°C in January, the coldest. Moreover, you may not feel comfortable having the poor level sunshine; Leiden does not get more than two hours of sunshine per day during this time, particularly in January.
What to pack and wear in Leiden?
Leiden weather is generally predictable. Rainfall is common between the months of July and November, so bringing an umbrella or some form of rain protection, if travelling during these months, is advised. Warm clothing is recommended if travelling when the temperature is at its coldest (December to February) too.
Best months to visit Leiden?
May and June are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Leiden. The weather averages gathered from Leiden weather forecast and Leiden weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 15°c and average of 173.9333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Leiden?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 3°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Leiden?
October and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 97.16mm.
Travelling to Leiden? Check out our Weather averages of Leiden to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Leiden section.