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The temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht briefly rose about 20 degrees Celsius on May 4, marking the first officially warm day in the Netherlands in 2023. Official weather conditions for the country are recorded in De Bilt, in the center of the country, where the meteorological office KNMI is located. An "official" warm day is recorded when the temperature rises above 20.0 degrees.
Those planning to attend one of the many Liberation Day festivals on Friday better remember their poncho. Weeronline expects several heavy showers on the day and even thunderstorms inland. “A poncho is, therefore, definitely recommended if you go to a festival,” the weather service said.
First 20C day likely to be in second half of May, forecasters warn
The Netherlands may get its first official warm day on Saturday. Weeronline expects maximums in De Bilt to climb to 20 degrees Celsius on that day. It will be the country's first official warm day in over six months. De Bilt is home to the meteorological institute KNMI. The Utrecht town is considered the meteorological average of the country. For an official warm day, temperatures must top 20 degrees in De Bilt. According to Weeronline, that may happen on Saturday.
The Netherlands still has to wait for the first really warm days. So far, warm spring weather has been scarce, and according to Weeronline, it seems to stay that way for the time being. The forecast shows that the chance of temperatures above 20 degrees is very low, and from mid-May the probability of showers increases again. So far, there have only been warm days regionally, but most of the country is still waiting for the first official warm day of the year with more than 20 degrees in De Bilt.