The climate of the Keukenhof (the Netherlands)
The
Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe is one of the largest
flower parks in the world situated in the vicinity of Lisse in the
province of South-Holland. This flower exhibition has been held
annually since 1950 on the estate of Keukenhof Castle. Every year more
than 7 million bulbs are planted. Mainly crocuses, daffodils, tulips,
hyacinths and lilies; all planted in different areas. The exhibition
is held annually from the end of March till the end of May and
attracts about 800,000 visitors with a great number of foreign
tourists. The Keukenhof has a moderate maritime climate influenced by
the North Sea and the warm Gulf Stream. During spring when the park is
open to the public the weather may be unstable. However, pleasantly
sunny days are not uncommon during this period. During spring
temperatures are 15 degrees Celsius on average. Precipitation figures
here during this period correspond with the Dutch average.
Climate information
The data below is based on registered weather data and applies to
the Keukenhof:
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
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