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Groningen

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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: Groningen month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Groningen are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and July the wettest (about 99 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)
January6.01.4783.5
February7.31.7755.1
March9.82.6617.3
April12.94.65910.0
May17.28.65811.4
June20.612.28411.6
July21.413.89911.5
August22.114.07411.1
September19.211.8669.0
October14.79.1886.1
November9.34.5684.1
December7.03.0722.7

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People and places shaping Groningen

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1040

    While the oldest document referring to Groningen's existence dates from 1040, the area was occupied by Saxons centuries prior.

  2. Documented history · 1536

    In 1536, Groningen accepted Emperor Charles V, the King of Spain and the Habsburg ruler of the other Netherlands as its ruler, thus ending the region's autonomy.

  3. Documented history · 1594

    The city was captured in the Siege of Groningen (1594) by the Dutch and English forces led by Maurice of Nassau.

  4. Documented history · 1621

    The WIC transported over 300,000 slaves from the African coast to the Dutch colonies between 1621 and 1792.

Current public leadership

  • Koen Schuiling

    Wikidata currently records this person as Groningen's head of government. Dutch politician.

People associated with this place

  • Lois Abbingh

    Wikidata records Groningen as this person's place of birth. Dutch handball player.

  • Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603–1659)

    explorer

  • Albert Dominicus Trip van Zoudtlandt (1776–1835)

    lieutenant-general at the Battle of Waterloo

  • Geert Adriaans Boomgaard (1788–1899)

    soldier

  • Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (1853–1926)

    physicist

Historical figures

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

Local business and employers

  • GasTerra

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Groningen. Utility company in the Netherlands.

  • Gasunie

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Groningen. Dutch energy company.

  • Seatrade

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Groningen. Shipping company.

  • J.B. Wolters Publishing

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Groningen. Dutch publishing company.

  • Fongers bicycles

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Groningen. Former Dutch bicycle manufacturer.

Newspapers and local media

Buildings and landmarks

  • Martinitoren

    Iconic tower and city landmark.

  • Groninger Museum

    Modern art museum with distinctive post‑modern architecture.

  • Forum Groningen

    Cultural centre opened in 2019, housing museum, cinema, library and restaurants.

  • Oosterpoort

    Concert and theatre venue in the city.

  • Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion (Euroborg)

    Home stadium of FC Groningen, capacity 22,525.

  • Van Starkenborgh Canal

    Major canal linking Groningen to the Ems and other waterways.

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01 · Overview

Groningen, in brief

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02 · History

How Groningen took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Groningen

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Groningen

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Groningen

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Groningen

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Groningen

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08 · Questions

Questions about Groningen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Groningen

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01 · Q&A

Where is Groningen located and what are its coordinates?

Groningen is situated in The Netherlands at geographic coordinates 53.2192, 6.5667 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Groningen?

Groningen has a recorded population of approximately 244,807 and observes the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Groningen?

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

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