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Utrecht
19°CNow (avg)
Spring and early autumn for mild weather and canal-side terracesBest time
NetherlandsRegion
Utrecht is a compact university city built around sunken medieval canals lined with wharf cellars now used as cafes and bars. The Dom Tower and a dense old center give it a walkable, cycling-first character, with a calmer pace and lower prices than nearby Amsterdam.
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Utrecht is a compact university city built around sunken medieval canals lined with wharf cellars now used as cafes and bars. The Dom Tower and a dense old center give it a walkable, cycling-first character, with a calmer pace and lower prices than nearby Amsterdam.
Country: NetherlandsLanguage: DutchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Utrecht is a compact university city built around sunken medieval canals lined with wharf cellars now used as cafes and bars. The Dom Tower and a dense old center give it a walkable, cycling-first character, with a calmer pace and lower prices than nearby Amsterdam.
Idéal pourCycling trips, canal walks and student-city atmosphere
Meilleure périodeSpring and early autumn for mild weather and canal-side terraces
Se déplacerCycling is the norm; compact walkable center; Utrecht Centraal is a major rail hub
Où logerThe Oudegracht canal district for cafes and sights; near Centraal for transit
À éviter siYou want major landmarks or nightlife on an Amsterdam scale
Météo moyenne · Utrecht
Température, humidité et précipitations mensuelles typiques.
🗓️ Meilleure période pour visiter: août
janv.4°💧 87%🌧️ 86mm
févr.6°💧 83%🌧️ 75mm
mars7°💧 78%🌧️ 54mm
avr.9°💧 74%🌧️ 64mm
mai14°💧 75%🌧️ 90mm
juin18°💧 72%🌧️ 66mm
juil.18°💧 76%🌧️ 88mm
août19°💧 76%🌧️ 73mm
sept.16°💧 79%🌧️ 73mm
oct.13°💧 85%🌧️ 109mm
nov.8°💧 88%🌧️ 93mm
déc.5°💧 89%🌧️ 72mm
Source : Open-Meteo · Dernière vérification 11 juil. 2026
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