The Netherlands appears to be skipping winter’s final act entirely.
This week’s weather forecast reads less like early March and more like a mild April with wall-to-wall sunshine, virtually no rain, and temperatures climbing to 18 degrees Celsius.
A southerly wind is pushing unusually warm air across the country, according to RTL Nieuws, with weather conditions that have no business showing up in the first week of March.
What to expect this week
Monday opens with generous sunshine and just a wisp of cloud. Temperatures sit between 6 and 8 degrees first thing, but they won’t stay here for long.
The south will see the best of the weather, with highs of up to 18 degrees expected by the afternoon.
The north, however, will also enjoy balmy weather, with temperatures reaching around 16 degrees. The Wadden Islands will stay a few degrees cooler, buffered by the sea breeze.
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Tuesday will bring more of the same. Clouds will build from the northwest during the day, but the sun holds its own — particularly in the southeast, which will stay predominantly cloud-free throughout.
Once again, those in the southeast will be lucky, with temperatures of around 18 degrees expected for the second day in a row.
The Wadden Islands sit at the cooler end again, with temperatures of around 10 degrees expected.
The rest of us? We’ll land somewhere in the middle, with temperatures sitting closer to 16 degrees (not too shabby).
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Will this last?
High pressure is firmly in charge for the foreseeable future, which means calm, dry conditions and regular sunshine through the rest of the week.
An occasional weak front may bring a spell of thicker cloud, and Wednesday morning could be misty in the south. However, afternoons should still reach around 16 degrees across most of the country.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dust off the terrace furniture or swap your heavy coat for a light jacket, this is it.
What are your plans for this unexpected sunshine? Let us know in the comments (and don’t forget your sunscreen!)
