Liemers Area
Rural region in eastern Gelderland, Netherlands
Lowland subregion in eastern Gelderland between rivers and dikes; explored by cyclists and visitors interested in river landscapes and small towns.
Liemers at a Glance#
How to Get to Liemers#
Liemers is in eastern Netherlands near Arnhem and Nijmegen. By car, use A12 and regional roads; public transport is available to towns within the region via Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) regional trains and local buses-last-mile travel by bike or taxi is common.
Tips for Visiting Liemers#
- Rent a bicycle to explore the flat agricultural landscape and small villages-bike routes are pleasant and well-signed.
- If interested in local architecture, stop in smaller towns like Doetinchem or Zevenaar to see regional farmhouses.
- Check ferry schedules where the Rhine and other waterways are used-some scenic routes require short river crossings.
Best Time to Visit Liemers#
Late spring through early autumn (April-October) provides the best weather for cycling and countryside visits.
Weather & Climate near Liemers#
Liemers's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (781 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 72 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 57 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 70 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 67 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 57 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 70 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 73 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 4° | 80 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
