Kerkrade's weather is characterized by mild temperatures throughout the year, with winters being quite chilly but never extremely cold. The coldest months are January and December, where temperatures range from around -12°C to 13°C, while February and November see average temperatures around 0-4°C. Spring brings a gradual warming up, with March and April averaging around 5°C, and May marking the beginning of warmer days with temperatures often reaching 20-27°C. Summer is warm but not hot, with June and July's highs ranging from 3-33°C and 5-28°C respectively, while August and September see slightly cooler temperatures. Autumn is similar to spring, with October seeing a return to milder temperatures around 9°C, and November's temperatures dropping back down to around 0-4°C.