Groningen
City in Netherlands
Groningen is a city in the northern Netherlands with a population of approximately 238,000 people. Visitors travel here to see its cultural and architectural landmarks, including the Martinitoren and the Groninger Museum.
What to see
The city features the Martinitoren, a prominent tower, and the Groninger Museum, which houses various exhibitions. Additionally, the Forum Groningen is available for visitors to explore.
When to go
Temperatures are mildest from June through August, with daily highs around 18 °C to 21 °C and daily lows between 11 °C and 14 °C. These months generally see 12 to 15 rainy days. The winter months of January, February, and December are the coldest, with daily highs of 5 °C and lows near freezing, often accompanied by rain on approximately 13 to 16 days.
Getting there
Groningen is located 148 km from Amsterdam. The nearest airport is Groningen Airport Eelde, which is 11 km from the city center.
Top sights in Groningen
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 57 | 65 | 43 | 62 | 76 | 88 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Groningen (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Forum Groningen