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Friesenkapelle Wenningstedt
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Westerland

Westerland is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,032 (2007). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,032
Local time08:27
54.91° N, 8.30° EElevation 8 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code25980
The year in Westerlandweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month102mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Westerland 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 February

Wettest monthAugust

80 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

33 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Westerland

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 28 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct13°8°3.3 mm
Sat24 Oct14°9°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct14°10°28.8 mm
Mon26 Oct14°10°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct15°10°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct14°12°2 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct13°8°
Sat31 Oct11°7°

When to go to Westerland

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152125345366656559351715
High4°4°6°11°15°18°20°21°17°13°9°6°
Low1°1°2°5°9°12°15°15°13°9°5°2°
Rain (mm)6246523344616280841028672
Wet days161211101112141715171616
Sea4°3°4°7°11°15°17°19°16°13°9°6°

What's on in Westerland

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

Monuments and museums in Westerland

All monuments

More museums: Naturschutzgemeinschaft Sylt e.V. · Naturzentrum Braderup · Stadtgalerie

Outdoors around Westerland

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
Aussichtspunkt Dünenhotel RantumViewpoints
0.8 km
Sylt AquariumAquariums
0.8 km
Dünencamping WesterlandCamp sites
1.6 km
Camping RantumCamp sites
1.9 km
Tierpark TinnumZoos
2.5 km
Marine-Golf-Club SyltGolf courses
3.1 km

Nature around Westerland

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 Westerland

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Westerland

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Westerland

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

Westerland from above

Postal code

25980

Getting to Westerland

Westerland Sylt AirportGWT
2.5 km
Esbjerg AirportEBJ
71 km
Sønderborg AirportSGD
95 km
Westerland (Sylt)Railway station
0.7 km
KeitumRailway station
4.7 km
MorsumRailway station
9.2 km
SyltfähreSildfærgen
15 km
MS Adler ExpressAnleger der "MS Eilun" · FRS Helgoline
17 km

Places near Westerland

Places with a climate like Westerland

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Westerland?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Westerland.
What is the hottest month in Westerland?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Westerland?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Westerland?
August is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Westerland?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Westerland?
The postal code of Westerland is 25980.