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In South Holland between Amsterdam and The Hague, Leiden is Rembrandt's birthplace and home to the oldest university in the Netherlands. The canals, Botanical Garden, and museums make the city a cultural hidden gem.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsWalkablePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

June–September: up to 23°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–September.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
9°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
23°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
15d
Feb
14d
Mar
12d
Apr
12d
May
10d
Jun
15d
Jul
10d
Aug
14d
Sep
16d
Oct
19d
Nov
17d
Dec

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Leiden as a Vacation Destination

Leiden is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
NL