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Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Oldsum

Oldsum is a village in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, close to the sea. It has a population of about 553 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population553
Local time17:13
54.73° N, 8.44° EElevation 4 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code25938
The year in Oldsumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33October
October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Oldsum at a glance

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 monthAugust

81 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

33 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 13 km

Weather in Oldsum

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 49 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°9°19.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°10°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct15°10°2.8 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct12°6°
Sat31 Oct11°5°
Sun1 Nov10°6°
Mon2 Nov9°5°
Tue3 Nov9°3°

When to go to Oldsum

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152125335466656558331715
High4°4°6°11°15°18°20°21°17°13°8°5°
Low1°1°2°5°9°12°14°15°12°9°5°2°
Rain (mm)6447533345656981851058673
Wet days161211101112141715171616
Sea4°3°4°7°11°15°17°19°16°13°9°6°

What's on in Oldsum

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Oldsum

All monuments

Outdoors around Oldsum

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
StorchenparkZoos
0.5 km
AquaföhrWater parks
0.9 km
Surfschule AmrumSurf spots
1.2 km
Dünencamping AmrumCamp sites
1.5 km
DamwildgehegeZoos
1.7 km
Golf Club Föhr e.V.Golf courses
1.9 km

Nature around Oldsum

Nature in Germany

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Germany seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Oldsum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Oldsum

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Oldsum

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Oldsum from above

Postal code

25938

Getting to Oldsum

Westerland Sylt AirportGWT
21 km
Esbjerg AirportEBJ
89 km
Sønderborg AirportSGD
90 km
MorsumRailway station
16 km
Dagebüll MoleRailway station
16 km
Dagebüll HafenRailway station
16 km
Fährhafen Wyk Anleger 1Ferry port
9.4 km
Fährhafen Wyk Anleger 2Fährpersonenanleger Hallig Hooge
9.4 km

Places near Oldsum

Places with a climate like Oldsum

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Oldsum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oldsum.
What is the hottest month in Oldsum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Oldsum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oldsum?
August is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Oldsum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Oldsum?
The postal code of Oldsum is 25938.