July starts chilly, with warm temperatures later in the month
After starting the summer with lots of rain and mild weather, this is set to change in July. However, the relatively mild temperatures are unlikely to change much in the first half of July, and it is expected to remain relatively cool and changeable. Due to winds from the west, temperatures will be slightly lower than average at 18 to 22 degrees, reports Weeronline. There will also be slightly more rain than usual, but as July is generally dry, there will also be dry spells.
However, the wind will shift to the southwest during the month, bringing warmer air to the country. As a result, temperatures will rise to a maximum of 21 degrees in the northwest and 24 degrees in the southeast.
Temperatures will continue to rise slightly in the second half of July. According to the weather service, it will be slightly warmer than usual at 22 to 25 degrees. The chance of summery (over 25 degrees) or even tropical (over 30 degrees) days increases. So, nothing stands in the way of a nice day at the beach or in the swimming pool.
Sunny periods will alternate with clouds and a rare shower. According to Weeronline, there are currently no signs of extreme temperatures above 35 degrees in July.
Overall, this year will not yet be perceived as warm by many people. This is mainly due to the lack of pleasant and warm spring weather and the extremely mild winter. Both February and March were record-breakingly warm, according to the weather service. June is the only month slightly colder than normal in climatic terms. The average temperature was 15.8 degrees compared to the usual 16.4 degrees
Reporting by ANP and NL Times