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Breda

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Breda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Breda are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.61.8803.7
February8.42.3715.2
March11.13.2667.4
April14.35.2539.9
May18.69.16611.1
June22.213.17411.4
July22.914.17511.5
August23.314.55910.9
September20.312.0639.0
October15.69.4805.9
November10.14.9714.4
December7.63.1762.9

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Research updated Friday, August 28, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1080

    In the 11th century, Breda was a direct fief of the Holy Roman Emperor, its earliest known lord being Henry of Brunesheim (1080–1125).

  2. Documented history · 1125

    The first mention of Breda in the historical record was in 1125 by Engelbertus van Breda who was a witness to draw up of a document.

  3. Documented history · 1252

    The city of Breda obtained a municipal charter in 1252.

  4. Documented history · 1327

    In 1327, Adelheid of Gaveren sold Breda to Duke Johannes III of Brabant.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Charles II of England

    lived in Breda for most of his exile during the period of the Commonwealth of England. His sister

  • Stadtholder William the Silent

    Prince of Orange

  • René of Chalon

    the first of the Nassau family bearing the tile 'Prince of Orange'

  • Although neither of them were long-term residents of Breda

    it was there

  • "Colonel" Thomas Parker

    the manager of Elvis Presley

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Breda yet.

Local business and employers

  • Dockwise

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Breda. Company.

  • GoVolta

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Breda. Dutch international train company.

  • Veolia Transport Nederland

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Breda. Transport company in Netherlands.

  • Kwatta

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Breda.

  • CM

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Breda. Mobile services company formerly called ClubMessage.

Newspapers and local media

  • BredaVandaag

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Breda. Local news platform in Breda, The Netherlands.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Breda, in brief

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02 · History

How Breda took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Breda

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Breda

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Breda

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Breda

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Breda

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08 · Questions

Questions about Breda

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Frequently Asked Questions about Breda

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Breda located and what are its coordinates?

Breda is situated in The Netherlands at geographic coordinates 51.5866, 4.7760 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Breda?

Breda has a recorded population of approximately 184,126 and observes the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Breda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Breda include nl-NL, fy-NL, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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