Tilburg
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
No official travel advisory is currently active for Tilburg.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tilburg month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tilburg are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 81 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | 1.6 | 81 | 3.7 |
| February | 8.4 | 2.2 | 74 | 5.2 |
| March | 11.1 | 3.1 | 67 | 7.3 |
| April | 14.4 | 5.2 | 54 | 9.8 |
| May | 18.9 | 9.1 | 66 | 11.0 |
| June | 22.6 | 13.2 | 78 | 11.3 |
| July | 23.1 | 14.1 | 74 | 11.4 |
| August | 23.5 | 14.5 | 59 | 10.7 |
| September | 20.4 | 11.9 | 59 | 9.1 |
| October | 15.6 | 9.4 | 77 | 5.8 |
| November | 10.0 | 4.7 | 70 | 4.4 |
| December | 7.5 | 3.0 | 74 | 2.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 2000
2000, except for a few remnants of its moat in the suburbs of Oisterwijk.
- Documented history · 1858
In 1858, however, the castle was pulled down to make way for a factory, but the name lives on, in the city arms and logo.
- Documented history · 1995
1995 in its original location, after the factory was demolished.
- Documented history · 1803
In 1803, Goirle was separated from Tilburg and on 18 April 1809, Tilburg was granted city status.
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01 · OverviewTilburg, in brief
Tilburg is a municipality and city located in the Netherlands, positioned in the southern province of North Brabant. With a population of 229,833 recorded on January 2, 2024, it ranks as the second-largest municipality in North Brabant behind Eindhoven and the seventh-largest across the Netherlands.
Frankish triangles and herd places
The municipal landscape traces its earliest origins to triangular plots known as herd places or Frankish triangles. These locations historically served as collective pasturelands where flocks of sheep grazed, and their distinctive shapes continue to influence the layout of the area. Old hamlets such as Korvel, Oerle, Broekhoven, Hasselt, Heikant, De Schans, and Heuvel gave their names to the surrounding districts that now define the local terrain.
Valleys and waterways
Across the westernmost district of the city, known as the Reeshof, the Donge river flows through local greenspaces. This landscape features a small-scale nature project named the Dongevallei, which translates to Donge Valley in English, where Highland cattle graze within fenced areas that protect the adjacent residential neighborhoods. Further industrial development occupies the land north of the Wilhelmina Canal near the Vossenberg zone.
Urban transformation
Within the central urban terrain, the landscape has experienced significant physical changes. The 75-hectare Spoorzone area surrounding Tilburg Central station—formerly a Dutch Railways train maintenance yard—was purchased by the municipality to be converted into an urban zone. The region is served by three railway stations: Tilburg, Tilburg Universiteit, and Tilburg Reeshof.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tilburg
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tilburg located and what are its coordinates?
Tilburg is situated in The Netherlands at geographic coordinates 51.5555, 5.0913, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tilburg?
Tilburg has a recorded population of approximately 221,947 and observes the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tilburg?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tilburg include NL-NL, FY-NL, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tilburg?
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