Western Netherlands, Netherlands: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Western Netherlands, Netherlands? If you're planning to go to Western Netherlands, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Western Netherlands, Netherlands

Based on the climate and weather in Western Netherlands, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Western Netherlands, Netherlands

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Western Netherlands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good value.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Western Netherlands, Netherlands by month

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January

January in Western Netherlands is cold and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain most days. It also snows about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

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February

In February, Western Netherlands is cold, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Western Netherlands, with several of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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March

If you vacation in Western Netherlands during March, you might notice that it can be brisk, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow once in a while.

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April

If you visit Western Netherlands during April, you may find that it is cold, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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May

May in Western Netherlands is crisp, very rainy and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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June

June in this region is mild, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

In July, Western Netherlands is mild, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Western Netherlands, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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August

If you go to Western Netherlands in August, you will notice that it is mild, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

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September

In September, Western Netherlands is chilly, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and sometimes jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Western Netherlands, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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October

October can be chilly, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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November

November in Western Netherlands can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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December

Traveling to Western Netherlands in December, you will notice that it can be brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain most days and snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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