Best rain gear in Almere 2026

Almere is wet and windy: its Flevoland setting means open polders with wind from every direction, and the IJmeer influence brings sudden rain squalls. On the Almere Buiten–Centrum route or over the Hollandse Brug into Amsterdam, wind is often 5 to 7 Beaufort — an ordinary poncho inflates within a minute. For daily commuters on long distances (up to 12 km within the city), a jacket of at least 10,000 mm water column plus rain trousers is standard. AGU, Rains and Gore Wear are popular, with Helly Hansen a choice for those commuting over the Hollandse Brug where the IJmeer wind is extra strong. Because of the distances, breathability matters more than in, say, Amsterdam: Gore-Tex Active or eVent technology stops you sweating through within 10 minutes. For children cycling to school in Almere Haven or Stad, AGU children's jackets in fluorescent colours are popular because of poor visibility on the open routes. Note: Flevoland polder wind hits unexpectedly, choose a jacket with adjustable waist and hood.