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640,000
10 km²
62,076 per km²
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Dutch
81 km
Utrecht has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild summers averaging around 17-22°C and cool winters around 2-5°C. Rainfall is frequent year-round, totaling about 830 mm annually over roughly 170 rainy days, with high humidity levels averaging 82%. Visitors enjoy comfortable conditions from May to September, though cloudy skies and occasional wind are common.
17°C
3°C
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
1600 hours
Humidity
82%
8-17°C
Spring brings gradually warming temperatures and increasing daylight, though it remains cool and changeable with frequent showers.
Moderate rainfall17-22°C
Summers are mild and pleasant with average highs around 22°C in July, the warmest month, accompanied by the longest days and most sunshine.
Moderate rainfall12-18°C
Autumn sees cooling temperatures and rising rainfall, with windy conditions and shorter days becoming typical.
Moderate rainfall2-6°C
Winters are cold, damp, and mostly cloudy with average highs near 5°C in January, occasional frost, and light snowfall possible.
Moderate rainfallUtrecht offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern livability for international professionals seeking a high-quality European lifestyle. Centrally located in the Netherlands, this compact university city provides an exceptional balance of affordability and opportunity, with a cost of living significantly lower than Amsterdam but maintaining excellent infrastructure, robust public transportation, and a welcoming international community. The city's compact size makes it incredibly bike-friendly and walkable, while its strategic location provides easy access to major European cities. With nearly one-fifth of the population being international, Utrecht feels cosmopolitan yet intimate, offering newcomers a genuine sense of belonging without the overwhelming scale of larger metropolitan areas.
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