Maastricht
City in Netherlands
Maastricht is a city in the Netherlands with a population of 120,227 in 2021. Located 176 km from Amsterdam, it draws visitors to its cultural and architectural landmarks.
What to see
Visitors can explore the historic architecture of the Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht. For art and culture, the city features the Bonnefantenmuseum.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C with 70 mm of rain across about 15 days. February has highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C with 63 mm of rain on about 13 days. March brings highs of 10 °C and lows of 3 °C with 68 mm of rain on about 13 days. April warms to highs of 14 °C and lows of 5 °C with 51 mm of rain on about 10 days. May records highs of 18 °C and lows of 9 °C with 66 mm of rain on about 12 days. June reaches highs of 20 °C and lows of 12 °C with 78 mm of rain on about 12 days. July is the warmest month with highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C with 75 mm of rain on about 12 days. August has highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C with 75 mm of rain on about 13 days. September cools to highs of 19 °C and lows of 12 °C with 69 mm of rain on about 11 days. October shows highs of 15 °C and lows of 8 °C with 71 mm of rain on about 13 days. November drops to highs of 9 °C and lows of 4 °C with 68 mm of rain on about 14 days. December records highs of 6 °C and lows of 2 °C with 78 mm of rain on about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport, located 8 km from the city.
Top sights in Maastricht
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °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 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 63 | 68 | 51 | 66 | 78 | 75 | 75 | 69 | 71 | 68 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Maastricht (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.