South Holland, Netherlands
Achthuizen
Achthuizen is a locality in South Holland, Netherlands, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time00:49
51.69° N, 4.28° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code3256October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Achthuizen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:28 · 17:279 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 18:06Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
87 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
45 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Achthuizen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 84%
Today28 Oct15°7°
Thu29 Oct16°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°7°
Sat31 Oct13°5°
Sun1 Nov12°4°
Mon2 Nov13°8°
Tue3 Nov15°7°
Wed4 Nov14°10°
Thu5 Nov12°8°
When to go to Achthuizen
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 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 56 | 67 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 46 | 18 | 16 |
| High | 7° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 70 | 58 | 64 | 45 | 60 | 71 | 81 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 82 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 7° | 6° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
What's on in Achthuizen
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Achthuizen
0.2 km
Windlust, Achthuizen
14 km
Johannes de Doperkerk, Oud-VossemeerBuilt 1450
11 km
Sint-GummaruskerkBuilt 1901
12 km
Johannes de Doperkerk, Nieuw-VossemeerBuilt 1873
14 km
Willibrorduskerk, Oud-VossemeerBuilt 1841
14 km
Ambachtshuis, Oud-VossemeerBuilt 1771
Museum12 km
Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee
Museum6.7 km
Rien Poortvliet MuseumOutdoors around Achthuizen
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Dierenpark LandzichtZoos
0.4 kmVliedbergViewpoints · 11 m
0.6 kmFaunaparkZoos
1.5 kmGolfclub CromstrijenGolf courses
1.6 kmCamping 't VolgerlandCamp sites
1.7 kmDe GrevelingenCamp sites
2.3 kmDive site
12 kmAnna JacobapolderDive site
13 kmZoetersboutDive site
14 kmZuidwegDive site
14 kmNature around Achthuizen
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Achthuizen
Earthquakes around Achthuizen
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record12within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Harveng 2 km ↙1976 · 147 km
5.4Neeritter 1 km ↓1992 · 121 km
5.0Hodeige 0 km →1983 · 133 km
Towns and villages around Achthuizen
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Achthuizen from above
Around Achthuizen34 places to see, do and reach nearby
KrammerNature6.3 kmDintelNature11 kmVolkerakNature4.5 kmMarkNature7.0 kmSteenbergsche VlietNature6.6 kmBeningenNature11 kmTiengemetenNature5.6 kmVentjagersplatenNature5.6 kmDive siteDive site12 kmAnna JacobapolderDive site13 kmZoetersboutDive site14 kmWindlust, AchthuizenMonument0.2 kmJohannes de Doperkerk, Oud-VossemeerMonument14 kmSint-GummaruskerkMonument11 kmJohannes de Doperkerk, Nieuw-VossemeerMonument12 kmWillibrorduskerk, Oud-VossemeerMonument14 kmAmbachtshuis, Oud-VossemeerMonument14 kmNederlands Hervormde Kerk, MiddelharnisMonument11 kmAssumburg, Nieuw-VossemeerMonument13 kmStreekmuseum Goeree-OverflakkeeMuseum12 kmRien Poortvliet MuseumMuseum6.7 kmMuseum en galerie Van LienMuseum14 kmMuseum A.M. de JonghuisMuseum12 kmRoosendaalStation21 kmOudenboschStation21 kmBergen op ZoomStation22 kmOoltgensplaatFerry port5.7 kmVeerhaven TiengemetenFerry port6.8 kmBergen op ZoomPlace22 kmRoosendaalPlace22 kmMiddelharnisPlace11 kmStrijenPlace20 kmZevenbergenPlace23 kmRozenburgPlace24 km
Postal code
3256
Getting to Achthuizen
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
32 kmAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANR
57 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
77 kmRoosendaalRailway station
21 kmOudenboschRailway station
21 kmBergen op ZoomRailway station
22 kmOoltgensplaatWillemstad - Fort Sabina
5.7 kmVeerhaven TiengemetenVeerdienst Tiengemeten
6.8 kmPlaces near Achthuizen
Places with a climate like Achthuizen
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Achthuizen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achthuizen.
What is the hottest month in Achthuizen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Achthuizen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achthuizen?
November is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Achthuizen?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Achthuizen?
The postal code of Achthuizen is 3256.