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Goes experiences an oceanic climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, characterized by cool, cloudy, and humid conditions year-round. The city has mild winters and cool summers with moderate rainfall distributed throughout the year. Sunshine hours are limited, particularly from November to February.
Summer Average
17.5°C
Winter Average
4°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
110
Sunny Days
1700
Humidity
80%
Spring
March - May
8-15°C
Spring brings a slow temperature increase with cool conditions persisting through April. Snow showers can still occur in April, while May sees maximum temperatures around 18°C as the Azores High begins to influence the region.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
16-19°C
Summer is the warmest season with average temperatures around 17.5°C. The region experiences around 6.5-7 sunshine hours per day, with relatively stable weather patterns.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
10-16°C
Autumn sees a gradual temperature decline and increasing cloud cover. Rainfall increases as the season progresses toward winter, with conditions becoming increasingly overcast.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
2-6°C
Winter is cold but rarely freezing, with daily average temperatures around 4°C. Snow is rarely seen, and sunshine is minimal during these months with predominantly cloudy and humid conditions.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Goes
Goes is a compact, quietly charming Dutch city that offers expats a genuine slice of authentic Zeeland living—less touristy than larger urban centers, but with remarkable quality of life. The city provides an excellent balance of affordability and community, with reliable infrastructure and a walkable urban core that feels both modern and traditionally Dutch. While Goes lacks the international buzz of Amsterdam or Rotterdam, it compensates with lower living costs, strong local community connections, and proximity to beautiful coastal landscapes.
The primary trade-off is limited international job markets and fewer English-speaking services compared to major cities. However, for professionals seeking a peaceful base with excellent regional transportation links and a high standard of living, Goes represents an underrated gem in the Netherlands' regional ecosystem.
Advantages
Goes
Charming historic city center
Close to beautiful Zeeland coastline
Peaceful rural environment
Strong agricultural heritage
Excellent cycling infrastructure
Disadvantages
Goes
Limited job opportunities
Small town restrictions
Public transport challenges
Few entertainment options
Aging population dynamics
Sicherheit & Schutz in Goes
Gesamtsicherheitsscore
Beinhaltet Resilienz- und Umweltfaktoren
Gut
76
/100
Netherlands Durchschn.
62
Europe Durchschn.
58
Weltdurchschnitt
56
Kriminalität & Sicherheitskennzahlen
Thermometer compares Goes to Netherlands averages using different marker styles.Vergleich:
Goes
Netherlands Average
Sicherheitsindex
0510
Ausgezeichnet
Schutz vor Kriminalität
0510
Sehr sicher
Sicher alleine (Tag)
0510
Ausgezeichnet
Sicher alleine (Nacht)
0510
Ausgezeichnet
Schutz vor Gewalt
0510
Sehr sicher
Schutz vor Eigentumsdelikten
0510
Sicher
Umwelt- und Naturgefahrenrisiken
Resilienzwert: 70/100
Keine Daten für Goes — Gefahrenindikatoren aus der Nähe von Aalst (~64 km) werden angezeigt.
