Summer is the Best Time to Visit Valkenburg

If you are planning a visit to Valkenburg, when to go may be one of the first questions that come into your mind. In general the weather is suitable for a tourist visit throughout the whole year, but you may prefer to visit Valkenburg in the summer, due to a number of reasons, explained in detail below. Here is some more information on the different times of the year for visiting Valkenburg.

Summer

There are several reasons why the summer is most suitable for visiting the town. First of all, the weather is very mild, with pleasantly warm days and average temperatures of about 22 degrees C (almost 72 degrees F). In addition, days are longer, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy all of the sights, both here and in the nearby city of Maastricht, without worrying that it will get dark. You can also enjoy the long sunny days sitting at one of the lovely cafés on the main street, as all of them have outdoor seating during the summer. Lastly, the summer is the time, when all the interesting local and international cycling events are held in Valkenburg.

Winter

Valkenburg experiences mild winters, so the winter shouldn’t stop you from visiting the town. Temperatures hold average levels of about 6 degrees C (43 degrees F), so the winter is bearable. The major drawback to winter travel is the extremely short hours of sunlight, so you’ll have to plan well to see the sights.