Utrecht
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Utrecht month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Utrecht 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 October the wettest (about 91 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 1.8 | 79 | 3.6 |
| February | 8.1 | 2.3 | 75 | 5.2 |
| March | 10.7 | 3.2 | 66 | 7.3 |
| April | 13.8 | 5.4 | 55 | 9.8 |
| May | 18.1 | 9.2 | 68 | 11.3 |
| June | 21.6 | 13.1 | 74 | 11.5 |
| July | 22.3 | 14.1 | 75 | 11.5 |
| August | 22.7 | 14.6 | 69 | 10.9 |
| September | 19.7 | 12.1 | 76 | 9.0 |
| October | 15.2 | 9.4 | 91 | 5.9 |
| November | 9.9 | 4.9 | 77 | 4.3 |
| December | 7.5 | 3.2 | 77 | 2.9 |
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People and places shaping Utrecht
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Research updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026Past and future events in Utrecht
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- Documented history · 1843
Growth of the city increased when, in 1843, a railway connecting Utrecht to Amsterdam was opened.
- Documented history · 1853
When the Dutch government allowed the bishopric of Utrecht to be reinstated by Rome in 1853, Utrecht became the centre of Dutch Catholicism once more.
- Documented history · 1924
During this period, several Jugendstil houses and office buildings were built, followed by Rietveld who built the Rietveld Schröder House (1924), and Dudok's construction of the city theatre (1941).
- Documented history · 1945
During World War II, Utrecht was held by German forces until the general German surrender of the Netherlands on 5 May 1945.
- 1843 railway opening
Growth of the city increased when, in 1843, a railway connecting Utrecht to Amsterdam was opened.
Sources checked (12)
- Utrecht
- Utrecht - Wikipedia
- Discover Utrecht | Your official guide
- 19 best things to do in Utrecht in 2026 - DutchReview
- City of Utrecht
- Utrecht (province) - Wikipedia
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Utrecht (2026) - Tripadvisor
- The Top Things to Do in Utrecht, the Netherlands - Lonely Planet
- Utrecht (stad) - Wikipedia
- Utrecht: sights, tips & more - Holland.com
- www.utrecht.nl | gemeente Utrecht
- Wikidata structured records for Utrecht
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01 · OverviewUtrecht, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Utrecht took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Utrecht
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Utrecht
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Utrecht
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Utrecht
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Utrecht
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Utrecht
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utrecht
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01 · Q&AWhere is Utrecht located and what are its coordinates?
Utrecht is situated in The Netherlands at geographic coordinates 52.0908, 5.1222 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Utrecht?
Utrecht has a recorded population of approximately 376,435 and observes the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Utrecht?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Utrecht include nl-NL, fy-NL, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Utrecht?
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