Winter, take note: spring is apparently tired of waiting. Wednesday could bring temperatures of up to 20 degrees Celsius to the Netherlands.
Warmer air is streaming in from the south and west, and by Wednesday, the Netherlands could be basking in temperatures that make us feel like it’s already spring, according to RTL Nieuws.
Before we run for the terraces
First, however, we’ll have to get through two days of only ok weather.
Today, temperatures will reach around 13 degrees in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and 9 degrees in the northeast, with sunny spells in the north and west (not too bad).
However, the east can expect a few showers and a firm westerly to southwesterly wind will be felt throughout the day.
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Tuesday starts grey and drizzly, with light rain moving northeast through the morning.
However, by the afternoon, it will dry out, and the southwest in particular should see some sunshine. Highs will sit between 10 degrees in the northeast and a balmy 14 degrees in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (a decent warm-up act).
Wednesday is the day to pretend it’s spring
Wednesday looks set to be the highlight of the week. Plenty of sunshine and little wind will make us briefly forget the slush and snow of last week.
In Limburg, temperatures could reach 20 degrees. The rest of the country won’t be far behind, with 17 degrees expected in the centre and 15 degrees in the northeast.
Even the normally reluctant north should shake off any morning clouds fairly quickly.
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Mild for the rest of the week
Thursday and Friday stay mild, with temperatures holding between 11 and 14 degrees and a fair amount of sunshine.
A shower or two is possible on Thursday, and some light rain on Friday, but nothing dramatic. The Wadden Islands will remain noticeably cooler throughout.
Will you be making the most of the warm weather this week? Let us know in the comments!
