How much rain does the Netherlands receive in a typical year?

The Netherlands experiences a temperate climate characterized by rainfall throughout every season. On average, the country receives approximately 31 inches (790 mm) of precipitation annually.1

This unsettled weather is primarily caused by the nation's position between high-pressure air masses near the Azores and low-pressure regions centered on Iceland, which leads to frequent collisions between warm and polar air masses. While rain occurs year-round, the highest average levels are recorded during the summer—specifically in August—and throughout the autumn, while the lowest levels typically occur in the spring.1