Apeldoorn
City in Netherlands
Apeldoorn is a city in the Netherlands with a population of 164,781 in 2021. Located 74 km from Amsterdam, it draws visitors to sights such as Het Loo Palace, Apenheul Primate Park, and Het Oude Loo.
What to see
Visitors to the city can explore historical and natural attractions. The prominent sights include Het Loo Palace and the nearby Het Oude Loo. For animal life, travellers can visit the Apenheul Primate Park.
When to go
The city experiences four seasons with daily highs and lows. January and December are the coldest months, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C to 1 °C, alongside rain totals around 87 mm to 88 mm. July and August are the warmest months, reaching daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C to 14 °C, with rainfall around 78 mm to 86 mm. April is the driest month, recording 48 mm of rain over about 10 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Weeze Niederrhein Airport located in Weeze, Germany, situated 70 km away from the city.
Top sights in Apeldoorn
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 64 | 78 | 48 | 69 | 78 | 86 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 85 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Apeldoorn (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.