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Leidschendam offers a pragmatic, high-quality lifestyle for those seeking a quiet base near the economic engine of The Hague. It is ideal for professionals and families who prefer a suburban pace without sacrificing connectivity; the town’s reliable public transport and solid healthcareinfrastructure make daily life seamless and predictable.
While you benefit from a safe, well-ordered environment, the trade-off is a more subdued social atmosphere compared to the bustling energy of Amsterdam. It is a place for those who value stability and ease of movement over constant urban stimulation, providing a comfortable, functional home base for a long-term Dutch chapter.
Leidschendam has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), with mild summers, cool winters, and fairly evenly distributed rainfall through the year. Conditions are often humid and cloudy, influenced by the nearby North Sea, with moderate seasonal variation and occasional windy weather.
Summer Average
18°C
Winter Average
3°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
190
Sunny Days
160
Humidity
82%
Spring
March - May
8-15°C
Spring is cool to mild, with increasing sunshine but frequent changeable weather and passing showers. Temperatures rise gradually as coastal influences keep extremes limited.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
17-22°C
Summer is generally mild rather than hot, with comfortable temperatures and a mix of sunny intervals and cloudy spells. Humidity remains fairly high, and brief rain showers can still occur.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
9-16°C
Autumn is cool, damp, and increasingly cloudy, with more frequent rain and stronger winds. Temperatures decline steadily, but severe cold usually arrives later in the season.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
1-7°C
Winter is cold but usually not extreme, with frequent overcast conditions, rain, and occasional frost. Snow can happen, but wet and windy weather is more common than prolonged freezing periods.
Moderate rainfall
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Leidschendam
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Safety & Security in Leidschendam
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
68
/100
Netherlands Avg
63
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Leidschendam
Netherlands Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 79/100
No data for Leidschendam — showing hazard indicators from nearby The Hague (~7 km).
