Lower Saxony, Germany
Ochtersum
Ochtersum is a village in Lower Saxony, Germany, close to the sea. It has a population of about 934 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population934
Local time04:09
53.61° N, 7.52° EElevation 5 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code26489October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month89mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ochtersum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:18 · 17:119 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:40Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
71 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
42 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Ochtersum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 26 km/h · humidity 86%
Today26 Oct13°8°6.4 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct15°10°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct10°4°
Sun1 Nov9°4°
Mon2 Nov10°5°
Tue3 Nov11°7°1.1 mm
When to go to Ochtersum
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 | 24 | 43 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 65 | 62 | 38 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 5° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 69 | 53 | 62 | 42 | 54 | 73 | 87 | 82 | 89 | 89 | 82 | 71 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 5° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
What's on in Ochtersum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ochtersum
Outdoors around Ochtersum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camp sites16Theme parks2Surf spots2Viewpoints1Climbing1Golf courses1Hot springs & thermal baths1Zoos1
Haustierpark WerdumZoos
0.2 kmNordseethermeHot springs & thermal baths
0.4 kmDrachenwieseSurf spots
0.4 kmCampingplatz am NordseestrandCamp sites
0.6 kmFamilien- und Kurcampingplatz BensersielCamp sites
1.1 kmKitesurfzone DornumersielSurf spots
1.1 kmNature around Ochtersum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Germany seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ochtersum
Earthquakes around Ochtersum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Ochtersum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ostochtersum0.7 kmWestochtersum0.7 kmWestochtersumerfeld1.7 kmBarkholt1.8 kmNarp2.2 kmUtarp2.3 kmWesterschoo2.3 kmNarperfeld2.4 kmGroß Fulkum2.7 kmFulkum2.8 kmKlosterschoo2.8 kmKlein Fulkum2.9 kmSchweindorf3 kmNeuschoo3.5 kmNegenmeerten3.5 kmSchanze3.7 kmUppum3.7 kmAltgaude4.4 kmBlomberg4.4 kmTerheide4.5 kmWesterholt4.5 kmUtgast4.5 kmHoltgast4.5 kmBramberg4.8 kmMoorweg5.2 kmWagnersfehn5.4 kmWillmsfeld5.4 kmSiepkwerdum5.5 kmDamsum5.5 kmNeugaude5.8 kmSüdmoor5.9 kmNordmoor6.3 kmMetzenburg6.3 kmGründeich6.3 kmWold6.4 kmNenndorf6.7 kmNeu Brill7 kmKrumforde7.2 kmGoldmoor7.4 kmFolstenhausen7.6 kmEversmeer7.7 kmEsens7.7 kmGabens7.8 kmBrill7.8 kmBensersiel8.2 kmNordorf8.3 kmDunum8.6 kmMamburg8.7 kmAmkenhausen8.9 kmNeuseriem8.9 kmSterbur9 kmWestbense9.2 kmHartward9.6 kmStedesdorf10 kmOsteraccum10 kmThunum10 kmMarz11 kmJackstede11 kmWarnsath11 kmWebershausen11 kmNegenbargen12 kmWarnsather Feldstrich12 kmHieskebarg12 kmBurhafer Feldstrich12 kmBurhafe13 kmSeriem13 kmHohebarg13 kmUpstede13 kmKattrepel13 kmNeudorf13 kmWallum14 kmHeglitz14 kmGroß Holum14 kmButtforde14 kmAbens14 kmDumhusen14 kmArdorf14 kmMenkenfeld14 kmWerdum14 kmNeuwarfen14 km
Ochtersum from above
Around Ochtersum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ewiges MeerNature9.0 kmSilbersee, EversmeerNature8.2 kmLower Saxon Wadden Sea National ParkNature16 kmHarleNature22 kmNorder Tief, AurichNature12 kmGroßes MeerNature25 kmDornumer NackenNature9.8 kmNeiderplateNature12 kmMaria-Magdalena-Kirche, RoggenstedeMonument2.8 kmSt.-Materniani-KircheMonument0.6 kmSt. Florian, StedesdorfMonument13 kmSt. Magnus, EsensMonument7.6 kmZum Guten Hirten, RechtsupwegMonument14 kmSynagogue DornumMonument7.3 kmFriedenskirche WesterholtMonument4.3 kmSt.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, DornumMonument7.2 kmDorfmuseum MünkeboeMuseum14 kmAugust-Gottschalk-HausMuseum7.6 kmMuseum Leben am MeerMuseum7.8 kmZwei-Siele-MuseumMuseum7.5 kmWald- und Moormuseum BerumerfehnMuseum12 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Station6.8 kmEsens (Ostfriesl)Station7.2 kmLangeoog HafenStation13 kmFähranleger LangeoogFerry port8.6 kmLangeoogFerry port13 kmAurichPlace16 kmEsensPlace7.7 kmGroßheidePlace12 kmHagePlace15 kmDornumPlace7.2 kmNordenPlace21 km
Postal code
26489
Getting to Ochtersum
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
77 kmGroningen Airport EeldeGRQ
83 kmBremen AirportBRE
105 kmDornum (Ostfriesland)Railway station
6.8 kmEsens (Ostfriesl)Railway station
7.2 kmLangeoog HafenRailway station
13 kmFähranleger LangeoogLangeoog
8.6 kmLangeoogFähranleger Langeoog · Spiekeroog I
13 kmPlaces near Ochtersum
Places with a climate like Ochtersum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ochtersum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ochtersum.
What is the hottest month in Ochtersum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Ochtersum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ochtersum?
December is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ochtersum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Ochtersum?
The postal code of Ochtersum is 26489.