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Delft
18Β°CNow (avg)
April-September for markets, canal-side terraces and the Delftse Festivalzomer seasonBest time
NetherlandsRegion
Delft is a small Dutch city of 17th-century canals, brick gabled houses and a central Markt square, known as the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer and the home of blue-and-white Delftware pottery. Its old town sits alongside Delft University of Technology, a leading Dutch technical university.
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Delft is a small Dutch city of 17th-century canals, brick gabled houses and a central Markt square, known as the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer and the home of blue-and-white Delftware pottery. Its old town sits alongside Delft University of Technology, a leading Dutch technical university.
Country: NetherlandsLanguage: DutchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Delft is a small Dutch city of 17th-century canals, brick gabled houses and a central Markt square, known as the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer and the home of blue-and-white Delftware pottery. Its old town sits alongside Delft University of Technology, a leading Dutch technical university.
Best forDay trips, art and pottery fans, students; short walkable city breaks
When to goApril-September for markets, canal-side terraces and the Delftse Festivalzomer season
Getting aroundCompact old town on foot; bikes for wider trips; frequent trains to Rotterdam and The Hague
Where to stayThe historic centre near the Markt for canals and sights within walking distance
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife or a big-city pace; the centre is small
Average weather Β· Delft
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
ποΈ Best time to visit: Aug
Jan5Β°π§ 85%π§οΈ 93mm
Feb6Β°π§ 83%π§οΈ 69mm
Mar7Β°π§ 78%π§οΈ 63mm
Apr9Β°π§ 74%π§οΈ 67mm
May13Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 94mm
Jun17Β°π§ 74%π§οΈ 68mm
Jul18Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 90mm
Aug18Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 71mm
Sep16Β°π§ 79%π§οΈ 84mm
Oct13Β°π§ 83%π§οΈ 114mm
Nov8Β°π§ 86%π§οΈ 114mm
Dec6Β°π§ 88%π§οΈ 81mm
Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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