At Amsterdam Central Station, exchange your tickets for physical tickets at the ticket service station on the first floor (their ground floor). Then go upstairs to find your guide and tour bus. The journey takes about 1.5 hours to Giethoorn. Upon arrival, the guide mentions two boat tours (including guided tours), which you can choose. The rest of the time is free. It is strongly recommended that you locate the tour bus stop well in advance and pay close attention to the route, as the houses and roads in Giethoorn look very similar and you can easily get lost! Our guide provided information about Giethoorn and the Netherlands, but he didn't explain the meeting point in detail or make sure everyone could find it, so we almost got lost and couldn't get back to the bus. Please be careful!
I visited the Netherlands in winter, and this time in April, it was a return trip to the windmill village and Giethoorn, but even better! The weather was great, the scenery was beautiful, and it was my first time visiting Legoland Zaandam—a very novel cityscape. For lunch, I chose chicken fried rice, which was quite delicious. Overall, it was a very comfortable trip.
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Overijssel Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Overijssel year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 7–14°C, mild climate, occasional showers, increasing sunshine hours. Common activities: Outdoor walks, cycling, sightseeing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 17–18°C, warm weather, occasional rainfall, moderate humidity. Common activities: Water activities, camping, outdoor picnics. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 7–15°C, cool climate, higher rainfall, changeable weather. Common activities: Autumn sightseeing, museum visits, enjoying local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers.
Winter (December–February): Average 4–7°C, cold and humid, higher rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, art gallery visits, enjoying cozy indoor time. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, hat, scarf, gloves.
Overijssel climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 11°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 969 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: December
Overijssel monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.7°C
77.3
February
6.4°C
93
March
7.1°C
54.2
April
9.2°C
82.6
May
14.3°C
93.2
June
17.2°C
63.2
July
18°C
101
August
18.6°C
65.9
September
15.6°C
63.4
October
12.5°C
92.3
November
7.4°C
78.4
December
5.2°C
104.9
Overijssel weather for the next seven days
5/17
Sunday
Moderate rain
13.8°C/4.9°C
5/18
Monday
Moderate rain
14.4°C/7.7°C
5/19
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
15.9°C/6°C
5/20
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
18.8°C/9.3°C
5/21
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
19.4°C/10.5°C
5/22
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
23°C/11.8°C
5/23
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
19.6°C/15°C
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