Haarlem
City in Netherlands
Haarlem is a city in the Netherlands with a population of about 163,000. Located 17 km from Amsterdam, the city is known for its museums and historic religious buildings.
What to see
The city center houses significant religious structures, including the Grote Kerk and the Cathedral of St Bavo. For those interested in cultural institutions, the city offers the Teylers Museum and the Frans Hals Museum. Additionally, the Vleeshal is located within the city.
When to go
Temperatures are mildest from June through August, with daily highs ranging between 17 °C and 20 °C. August is the warmest month. Visitors seeking drier weather might prefer April, which records about 43 mm of rain over 10 days. The autumn and winter months, particularly October, November, and January, experience higher rainfall and colder temperatures, with daily highs dropping to 6 °C in January and December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, situated 12 km from the city. Haarlem is located 17 km from Amsterdam, making it accessible for travelers visiting the capital.
Top sights in Haarlem
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 80 | 58 | 67 | 43 | 60 | 67 | 80 | 92 | 93 | 107 | 99 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Haarlem (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Frans Hals Museum
- Vleeshal