Planning a staycation in the Netherlands this week? You might want to pack an umbrella instead of sunscreen. ☔
According to RTL Nieuws, today and tomorrow are your best bets for staying (mostly) dry. After that, it’s back to wet and unpredictable weather. 👇
Summer vibes? Not quite
Dutch summer holidays are off to a soggy start, with the weather refusing to play nice even for staycationers.
“There won’t be any truly long dry spells this week,” Buienradar’s Martijn Dorrestein tells RTL Nieuws. “Maybe half a day somewhere.”
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The west could manage a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius and a mostly dry Wednesday, but elsewhere, it’s showers on repeat. 🌧️
And Dorrestein isn’t sugarcoating things. He says it looks like the weather will stay changeable until next Wednesday at the earliest.
So if you’re still holding out for summer, you’ll need a raincoat within reach and more than a little patience. 👀
Helaas, it’s no better abroad
Hoping to skip town for some proper sunshine? You might want to rethink that plan. 😬
Southern Europe is battling scorching heat, while the Alps are dealing with heavy downpours. So, even a quick getaway doesn’t guarantee better weather.
Meanwhile, Dutch campsites have started adjusting their activities to fit the unpredictable conditions.
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There is a small upside, though. If you keep a close eye on Buienradar, you might catch a dry window for a quick bike ride or walk.
There’s hope, but just not yet
The coming days aren’t looking much brighter, either.
Friday could bring a considerable amount of rain, but Sunday is expected to be one of the wettest days this week. This trend will carry over to the following week, with next Monday being equally wet.
Still, there’s a glimmer of hope peeking through the clouds. While long-term forecasts are tricky, Dorrestein says it looks like things will finally turn warmer and drier after next Wednesday.
So don’t give up on summer just yet, because your summer wardrobe might still make a comeback. 💅
Will you be braving the rain or embracing indoor mode? Share your tips, struggles, and Dutch weather hacks below. 💬
