Arnhem
City in Netherlands
Arnhem is a city in the Netherlands with a population of 164,096 in 2022. Located 82 km from Amsterdam, it draws visitors with its historical landmarks and attractions such as the John Frost Bridge and Royal Burgers' Zoo.
What to see
Visitors can explore the John Frost Bridge and the Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'. Another key site is the Royal Burgers' Zoo.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. January and December are the coldest months with highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C to 1 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with December recording the highest precipitation at 89 mm over about 15 days, while April is drier with 49 mm over about 10 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport in Weeze, Germany, located 45 km away.
Top sights in Arnhem
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 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 66 | 78 | 49 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 77 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Arnhem (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Netherlands Open Air Museum