Best Time to Visit Giethoorn
Best time: Aug, Jul, Jun, May.
Aug is warmest (22°C high); Nov is rainiest (82 mm).
Giethoorn weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 0 | 68 | 1.1 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 5.9 | 0.4 | 49 | 2.1 | 9.6 |
| Mar | 9.1 | 2.2 | 62 | 3.6 | 11.5 |
| Apr | 13.2 | 4.2 | 46 | 6 | 13.7 |
| May | 17.4 | 7.7 | 59 | 7.7 | 15.5 |
| Jun | 19.8 | 10.3 | 74 | 8.1 | 16.6 |
| Jul | 21.9 | 12.3 | 78 | 7.7 | 16.2 |
| Aug | 22 | 12.1 | 60 | 6.8 | 14.5 |
| Sep | 18.5 | 9.6 | 74 | 4.6 | 12.4 |
| Oct | 13.9 | 6.3 | 74 | 2.8 | 10.3 |
| Nov | 9.1 | 3.3 | 82 | 1.3 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 5.4 | 0.6 | 77 | 0.8 | 7.4 |
Daylight ranges from 7.4 hours in Dec to 16.6 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugJulJunMay
Beaches: Aug
Hiking: MayAprAugJun
Sightseeing: AugJunMayJul
Giethoorn quick facts
- Population
- 17,138
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Dutch
- Plug / voltage
- C, F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +31
- Nearest airport
- GRQ · 54 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Giethoorn?
Aug, Jul, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 82 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 22°C.
Where to stay
See Giethoorn hotels · Book Giethoorn tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 54 km from Giethoorn. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Noord — 88 km, 1.4 hr drive · Amsterdam — 90 km, 1.5 hr drive · Utrecht — 97 km, 1.6 hr drive · Rotterdam — 142 km, 2.3 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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