City Theatre Groningen

Theater Performing arts venue in Groningen, Netherlands

A performance venue in Groningen hosting theatre, dance and music; attendees come for scheduled shows, festivals and regional cultural programming.

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City Theatre Groningen
Schouwburgplein area, Groningen city center, Netherlands
53.2207, 6.5718

How to Get to City Theatre Groningen #

The theatre is in Groningen’s city center, within walking distance of Groningen Central Station (about 10-15 minutes). Local buses and bicycles are common; there are paid parking options nearby.

Tips for Visiting City Theatre Groningen #

  • Check the theatre's season brochure online for English-language program notes and special events.
  • Arrive early to see the interior architecture-lobby and foyer details are often overlooked.
  • If tickets sell out, stand-by lines sometimes open shortly before curtain for returns.

Best Time to Visit City Theatre Groningen #

Visit during the autumn and winter season for headline productions; spring and summer feature festivals and experimental performances.

Autumn/Winter
Sep-Feb · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Main theatre season with premieres and festivals; evenings are lively with post-show crowds.
Spring/Summer
Mar-Aug · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Outdoor festivals and lighter programming; quieter for classic theatregoers.

Weather & Climate near City Theatre Groningen #

Climate

City Theatre Groningen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (815 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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