The Netherlands got blasted with some sunshine and heat over the past few weeks, and well… it’s decided that’s enough. This week, we’re back to chilly weather and rain.
Keep your sunglasses and raincoat close by this week, as the weather is expected to switch back and forth between sunshine, cloudy skies, rainy weather, and thunderstorms, reports NU.nl.
Although the end of July until mid-August usually is the warmest few weeks of the year, things are going a little off-script this year. A far cry from the sweltering heat of the previous weeks, this week’s temperatures will range from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius.
The silver lining? At least you certainly won’t be sweating through your clothes. 🥵
A stay-at-home kind of week
On Monday morning, you might catch a glimpse of sunshine breaking through the clouds.
However, you may want to enjoy it while you can, as showers and thunder will quickly take over the country by the afternoon. It also won’t get much warmer than 19 and 22 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Tuesday and Wednesday will see temperatures drop to a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius — brrr. 🥶
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Meanwhile, Tuesday and Wednesday will be more stay-at-home kind of days, and Buienradar will be your best friend if you simply must leave the house. The weather will be a messy mix of sun, clouds, rain, and thunder throughout.
Hoping that’s the worst of it? Think again! By Thursday, the country will be one big puddle, as at least 20 millimetres of rain is expected to fall from the sky and soak your shoes.
Regions in the north-western part of the Netherlands, be warned: the brunt of the rain is headed your way.
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Temperatures are expected to stay cool at a maximum of 21 degrees Celsius with lots of wind.
A possible chance of warmth…?
Thankfully, we might be able to leave our wool sweaters behind this weekend, with slightly warmer temperatures between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.
However, the bad news is that the volatile weather is here to stay for the weekend.
Not all hope is lost, though. Next week should bring a little bit more stability to our lives, accompanied by more sun and a little more warmth.
What temperatures do you think are the nicest for summer? Tell us in the comments below!