Lower Saxony, Germany
Baltrum
Baltrum is a locality in Lower Saxony, Germany, close to the sea. It has a population of about 485 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population485
Local time06:13
53.73° N, 7.37° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code26579October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Baltrum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:15 · 18:1610 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:12Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.6Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
74 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
39 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Baltrum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 45 km/h · humidity 86%
Today24 Oct14°9°17.7 mm
Sun25 Oct14°9°17.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°10°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°11°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°12°3 mm
Thu29 Oct14°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°7°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov9°7°1 mm
When to go to Baltrum
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 20 | 25 | 39 | 57 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 37 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 5° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 69 | 54 | 62 | 39 | 51 | 68 | 83 | 84 | 94 | 96 | 87 | 74 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 5° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° |
What's on in Baltrum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Baltrum
9.7 km
Synagogue DornumBuilt 1991
8.3 km
Saint Mary Church, Neßmersiel
9.6 km
Leuchtturm NorderneyBuilt 1874
9.9 km
St.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, Dornum
13 km
Bonifatius-Kirche, Nenndorf
15 km
Maria-Magdalena-Kirche, RoggenstedeBuilt 1862
Museum0.2 km
Museum Altes Zollhaus
Museum7.3 km
SeemanshusMore museums: Nationalpark-Haus
Outdoors around Baltrum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kap NorderneyViewpoints
0.2 kmNordseethermeHot springs & thermal baths
0.4 kmDrachenwieseSurf spots
0.4 kmCampingplatz am NordseestrandCamp sites
0.6 kmMeerwasser-ErlebnisbadWater parks
0.6 kmFamilien- und Kurcampingplatz BensersielCamp sites
1.1 kmBergumDive site
12 kmNature around Baltrum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Germany seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Baltrum
Earthquakes around Baltrum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Baltrum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Westdorf0.4 kmOstdorf0.9 kmOsterdeich6 kmDreihausen6.3 kmWesterdeich6.4 kmNeßmersiel6.5 kmNeßmeraltendeich6.6 kmMenkeweg7 kmDeich- und Sielrott7.1 kmNeßmergrode7.3 kmDornumergrode7.6 kmHilgenriedersieler Osterdeich7.9 kmNeuhausen7.9 kmNesse8.3 kmTheener8.5 kmHarketief8.6 kmDornumersiel8.8 kmHilgenriedersiel9.1 kmWesteraccumersiel9.3 kmOstdorf9.4 kmAm Leuchtturm9.4 kmHilgenriedersieler Westerdeich9.5 kmWesteraccum9.9 kmDornum9.9 kmWestdorf9.9 kmSielhof10 kmRoggensteder Hammer11 kmHagermarsch11 kmSchwittersum11 kmWesterbur11 kmHufschlag11 kmMiddelsbur11 kmJunkersrott11 kmTerhalle12 kmBlandorf-Wichte13 kmSchleen13 kmWesterende13 kmRoggenstede13 kmOstarle13 kmArle13 kmBlandorf14 kmOsterbrande14 kmOstermarsch14 kmWichte14 kmMenstede14 kmWesterbrande14 kmKomper14 kmNorderney14 kmNeuis14 kmBerum15 km
Baltrum from above
Around Baltrum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National ParkNature4.0 kmSchloppseeNature10 kmEwiges MeerNature21 kmSilbersee, EversmeerNature23 kmBettenwarfer LeideNature21 kmKiessee BerumNature15 kmNorderneyNature8.7 kmLangeoogNature12 kmBergumDive site12 kmSynagogue DornumMonument9.7 kmSaint Mary Church, NeßmersielMonument8.3 kmLeuchtturm NorderneyMonument9.6 kmSt.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, DornumMonument9.9 kmBonifatius-Kirche, NenndorfMonument13 kmMaria-Magdalena-Kirche, RoggenstedeMonument15 kmWater tower, LangeoogMonument7.2 kmisland church LangeoogMonument7.5 kmMuseum Altes ZollhausMuseum0.2 kmSeemanshusMuseum7.3 kmMagda-Heyken-HausMuseum15 kmZwei-Siele-MuseumMuseum9.2 kmLangeoog BfStation7.8 kmLangeoog HafenStation8.1 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Station10 kmBaltrum-NeßmersielFerry port0.7 kmBaltrum-LinieFerry port4.8 kmNorderneyPlace14 kmEsensPlace18 kmGroßheidePlace16 kmHagePlace15 kmDornumPlace9.9 kmNordenPlace18 km
Postal code
26579
Getting to Baltrum
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
85 kmGroningen Airport EeldeGRQ
86 kmBremen AirportBRE
121 kmLangeoog BfRailway station
7.8 kmLangeoog HafenRailway station
8.1 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Railway station
10 kmBaltrum-NeßmersielBaltrum-Linie
0.7 kmBaltrum-LinieBaltrum-Neßmersiel
4.8 kmPlaces near Baltrum
Places with a climate like Baltrum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baltrum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Baltrum.
What is the hottest month in Baltrum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Baltrum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Baltrum?
December is the wettest month with about 74 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Baltrum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Baltrum?
The postal code of Baltrum is 26579.