Friesland, Netherlands
Aalsum
Aalsum is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 110. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population110
Local time09:51
53.34° N, 6.00° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9121October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Aalsum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:27 · 17:149 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous93% · Moonrise 17:47Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas 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
79 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.2 km
Weather in Aalsum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 91%
Today28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct16°7°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct13°6°
Sat31 Oct14°8°
Sun1 Nov13°9°0.9 mm
Mon2 Nov13°9°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov14°8°
Wed4 Nov10°3°
Thu5 Nov10°3°
Fri6 Nov10°5°
When to go to Aalsum
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 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 48 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 64 | 41 | 58 | 72 | 84 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 87 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Aalsum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Aalsum
Outdoors around Aalsum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Oan'e SwemmerCamp sites
0.5 kmHertenkampZoos
0.6 kmPitch & Putt EsonstadGolf courses
0.6 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmBos & PingoCamp sites
1.5 kmSanjes SafariTheme parks
1.7 kmNature around Aalsum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Aalsum
Earthquakes around Aalsum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Aalsum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bornwirdhuizen1.5 kmDokkum1.9 kmWetsens2.2 kmHiaure2.3 kmHantumerútbuorren2.4 kmBetterwird2.5 kmHantumerhoek3 kmTilburen3.3 kmBornwird3.3 kmHantumhuzen3.6 kmHantum3.7 kmNijewier4 kmEastrum4 kmFoudgum4.1 kmRaard4.2 kmMitselwier4.8 kmJouswier4.9 kmBrantgum5.1 kmReidswal5.1 kmBollingawier5.1 kmKlein Medhuizen5.4 kmTernaard5.4 kmWie5.4 kmEasternijtsjerk5.5 kmRopta5.6 kmGroot Medhuizen5.7 kmWaaxens5.7 kmLichtaard6.2 kmVisbuurt6.2 km't Schoor6.2 kmKettingwier6.5 kmIe6.5 kmTeijeburen6.8 kmDrieboerehuizen6.8 kmMoarre6.8 kmSteenvak6.8 kmWierum6.9 kmTibma7 kmNes7 kmJannum7.1 kmLjussens7.2 kmHolwert7.5 kmWestergeast7.5 kmReitsum7.8 kmOude Terp7.9 kmVaardeburen8.6 kmGinnum8.7 kmDe Trieme8.7 kmModdergat8.8 kmPeazens8.8 kmDijkshorne8.8 kmJislum9 kmIngwierrum9 kmTeerd9.1 kmEanjum9.1 kmBlije9.5 kmWijgeest9.5 kmBurdaard9.7 kmAldwâld9.8 kmKollumersweach9.8 kmEzumazijl9.8 kmStiem10 kmZwagerveen10 kmNieuwland10 kmHegebeintum10 kmBoteburen10 kmDokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen10 kmSweagerbosk11 kmFeankleaster11 kmZandbulten11 kmAbbewier11 kmWânswert11 kmDe Skâns-Oostmahorn11 kmFerwert12 kmTergracht12 kmKollum12 kmAugsbuert-Lytsewâld13 kmMarrum13 kmWesternijkerk14 kmKollumerpomp14 km
Aalsum from above
Around Aalsum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Zuider EeNature4.5 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature4.7 kmEeltsjemarNature8.2 kmHet KleindiepNature1.7 kmMallegraafsgatNature8.9 kmGeastmer MarNature3.3 kmSchiermonnikoogNature22 kmRifNature15 kmWatertoren, DokkumMonument1.6 kmSint-Bonifatiuskerk, DokkumMonument1.5 kmVerenigde christelijke kerk, DokkumMonument1.6 kmBonifatiuskapel DokkumMonument1.9 kmCatharinakerk, AalsumMonumentunder 100 mWaag (Dokkum)Monument1.5 kmTown hall of DokkumMonument1.6 kmZuiderbolwerk 51, DokkumMonument1.7 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum1.6 kmSkierstinsMuseum11 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum8.7 kmBotanische Tuin De KruidhofMuseum13 kmKollumer Museum Mr. AndreaeMuseum12 kmDe WestereenStation10 kmFeanwâldenStation12 kmBuitenpostStation13 kmWagenborgFerry port10 kmHolwert, VeerdamFerry port10 kmLeeuwardenPlace20 kmDokkumPlace1.9 kmBurgumPlace16 kmStiensPlace18 kmBuitenpostPlace14 kmDamwâldPlace5.4 km
Postal code
9121
Getting to Aalsum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
45 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
142 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
176 kmDe WestereenRailway station
10 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
12 kmBuitenpostRailway station
13 kmWagenborgFerry port
10 kmHolwert, VeerdamNes, Veerweg
10 kmPlaces near Aalsum
Places with a climate like Aalsum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aalsum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aalsum.
What is the hottest month in Aalsum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Aalsum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aalsum?
December is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Aalsum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Aalsum?
The postal code of Aalsum is 9121.