Sun, sea & sand

Den Helder weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in July

Poor

Best time to visit: April – August

What is the weather like in Den Helder in July?

In July, Den Helder is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Den Helder.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score272427
Day16°18°19°
Night14°16°17°
Sea15°17°19°
Sun8 h8 h7 h
Rain days101313

More details for July

Daylight
16 h 28 min05:33 – 22:01
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %3 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Den Helder in July: quick answers

Is Den Helder hot in July?

No. In July, Den Helder is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.

Can you swim in Den Helder in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 17.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Den Helder in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total.

Den Helder month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences