Does the changeable weather of the last few days belong to a typical Dutch summer? “We are inclined to forget it, but we have already had very hot summer weather this year,” says meteorologist Floris Lafeber van Weerplaza to Nu.nl.
It is precisely this combination of warmth and the changeable weather of the past days that is typical of the Netherlands.
The high temperatures came early in the year: already in June. It was the second warmest year since the start of the measurements. The school holidays had not yet started. “Now that people with changeable weather are free, it seems to be disappointing the entire summer. That’s just not right.”
For the time being we are not yet rid of the changeable weather. That is due to the wind direction. “We are now dealing with a wind from the sea,” explains Lafeber. That air is relatively cool and stays for a while.
In addition, it remains rainy. That is less nice for people who want to sunbathe on the stand, but good for nature, the meteorologist emphasizes.
It may be warmer and dryer again in the second half of August. That is because the wind direction then seems to change. Lafeber: “But how hot it gets and how long that will take is not yet to be said.”
Is the changingeable weather of the past few days typical of a Dutch Summer? “We tend to forget, but we have already had very hot summer weather this year,” Says meteorologist Floris Lafeber or Weerplaza to Nu.nl.
It is precisely that combination of heat and the changing interior of the past few days that is Typical of the Netherlands.
The high temperatures came early in the year: as early as June. It was the Second Warmest June Since the Start of Measurements. The School Vacations had not started. “Now that people are free with changeablay weather, the whole summer seems disappointing. That’s just not right.”
For the time being, we are not rid of the changable weather. That is due to the wind direction. “We are now dealing with a wind from the sea,” Explains Lafeber. That air is relatively cool and will remain for a while.
In Addition, It Remains Rainy. That is less nice for people who want to sunbathe on the beach, but good for nature, emphasizes the meteorologist.
It is Possible That It Will Be Warmer and Drier Again in the Second Half of August. That’s the Wind Direction then Seems to Change. Lafeber: “But how warm it will be and how long it will last is not yet to be said.”