Overview
- De Bilt reached 15.1 °C on 25 February, confirming the year’s first official day at or above 15 °C, which typically arrives around 8 March.
- Local highs peaked at 19.8 °C in Eindhoven and Maastricht, setting the warmest 25 February on record nationally, while Rotterdam hit a station record 18.1 °C.
- Meteorological services noted the first‑spring‑day date has shifted earlier over recent decades, though KNMI cautioned against attributing a single warm day directly to climate change.
- Sun and mild air drew crowds to terraces across multiple regions, with some outdoor facilities reopening for the day and hospitality apps guiding people to sunlit spots.
- Forecasts indicate temperatures easing to roughly 12–15 °C from Thursday, some rain returning by Friday, a cooler weekend near 10–12 °C, and a generally drier, brighter trend next week.