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Waadhoeke
Friesland, Netherlands

Arkens

Arkens is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:02
53.19° N, 5.55° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Arkensweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Arkens 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 monthJanuary

77 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

38 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 5.3 km

Weather in Arkens

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Showers · wind 56 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct14°10°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°12°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct15°10°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct11°4°
Sun1 Nov8°3°
Mon2 Nov10°6°
Tue3 Nov11°8°2.9 mm

When to go to Arkens

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161822455868656563391716
High5°6°9°13°16°19°21°21°18°14°9°6°
Low1°1°3°5°9°12°14°14°12°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)775662385967788488928880
Wet days171412101212151714161717
Sea6°5°6°9°12°15°18°19°17°14°11°8°

What's on in Arkens

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

Monuments and museums in Arkens

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Arkens

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arkens

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Arkens

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

Places near Arkens

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arkens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arkens.
What is the hottest month in Arkens?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Arkens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arkens?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arkens?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.