Best Time to Visit Gouda
Best time: Aug, Jul, Jun, May.
Aug is warmest (21.9°C high); Nov is rainiest (89 mm).
Gouda weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 | 0.5 | 69 | 1.1 | 8 |
| Feb | 6 | 0.2 | 52 | 2.2 | 9.7 |
| Mar | 9.3 | 2.2 | 67 | 3.7 | 11.5 |
| Apr | 12.4 | 3.8 | 47 | 6 | 13.6 |
| May | 17.1 | 7.6 | 54 | 7.8 | 15.4 |
| Jun | 19.5 | 10.3 | 74 | 8.2 | 16.5 |
| Jul | 21.5 | 12.4 | 74 | 7.8 | 16 |
| Aug | 21.9 | 12.2 | 62 | 6.9 | 14.4 |
| Sep | 18.5 | 10.1 | 82 | 4.7 | 12.4 |
| Oct | 14.3 | 6.8 | 85 | 2.8 | 10.3 |
| Nov | 9.5 | 3.6 | 89 | 1.4 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 6.8 | 1.8 | 81 | 0.8 | 7.5 |
Daylight ranges from 7.5 hours in Dec to 16.5 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugJulJunMay
Beaches: Aug
Hiking: MayAugAprJun
Sightseeing: AugMayJunJul
Gouda quick facts
- Population
- 71,952
- Elevation
- 1 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Dutch
- Plug / voltage
- C, F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +31
- Nearest airport
- RTM · 20 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 Gouda?
Aug, Jul, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 89 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 21.9°C.
Where to stay
See Gouda hotels · Book Gouda tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 20 km from Gouda. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Amsterdam — 41 km, 40 min drive · Noord — 44 km, 43 min drive · Antwerp — 91 km, 1.5 hr drive · Gent — 128 km, 2.1 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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