Friesland, Netherlands
Arum
Arum is a village in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 895. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population895
Local time23:20
53.13° N, 5.48° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8822October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Arum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:23 · 17:2310 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:50Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
77 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
37 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Arum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 56 km/h · humidity 62%
Today25 Oct14°11°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°12°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°
Fri30 Oct14°7°
Sat31 Oct11°4°
Sun1 Nov9°3°
Mon2 Nov11°6°
Tue3 Nov11°8°2.9 mm
When to go to Arum
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 | 18 | 23 | 44 | 58 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 62 | 37 | 58 | 65 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 88 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Arum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Arum
0.1 km
Lambertuskerk, Arum
2.1 km
Gertrudiskerk, AchlumBuilt 1200
2.9 km
Victoriuskerk, PingjumBuilt 1500
2.9 km
Doopsgezinde kerk, PingjumBuilt 1600
2.8 km
Laurentiuskerk, KimswerdBuilt 1100
7.8 km
Sint Martiniplantsoen 41Built 1909
Museum7.8 km
Eise Eisinga PlanetariumBuilt 1781
Museum6.3 km
HannemahuisBuilt 1957Outdoors around Arum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping de FinneCamp sites
0.2 kmMakkumerwaard - Makkumerdiep - UitkijktorenViewpoints
0.8 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmVogelkijkhut HegewiersterfjildViewpoints
1.7 kmNature around Arum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Arum
Earthquakes around Arum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Arum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Baarderburen0.7 kmGrauwe Kat1.8 kmWitmarsum2.8 kmPingjum2.9 kmKimswerd2.9 kmKampen3.2 kmIt Fliet3.3 kmDe Blokken3.4 kmLollum3.7 kmKoudehuizum4.1 kmDijksterburen4.3 kmStrand4.5 kmHarkezijl4.6 kmWaaksens4.6 kmHemert4.7 kmSwarte Beien5.1 kmSchettens5.1 kmBittens5.2 kmGooium5.7 kmSchraard5.7 kmZurich5.8 kmSjungadijk6.1 kmHayum6.1 kmWons6.2 kmDe Grits6.2 kmHichtum6.3 kmKûbaard6.4 kmBurgwerd6.6 kmLongerhouw6.7 kmExmorrazijl7.5 kmEngwier7.6 kmCornwerd7.7 kmWommels7.8 kmBolsward8 kmExmorra8.3 kmSotterum8.3 kmHartwerd9.2 kmIens9.3 kmAllingawier9.4 kmBaburen9.6 kmVierhuizen9.6 kmMakkum9.7 kmLaad en Zaad9.9 kmSkrok9.9 kmTjerkwerd9.9 kmEemswoude9.9 kmSpijk10 kmRijtseterp10 kmEasterein10 kmHidaard10 kmTrijehuzen10 kmHinnaard10 kmIdsegahuizum10 kmHolle Poarte11 kmJousterp11 kmJonkershuizen11 kmRemswerd11 kmMonsamabuorren11 kmNijland11 kmPiaam11 kmArkum11 kmKornwerderzand11 kmWolsum11 kmItens11 kmVijfhuis12 kmKooihuizen12 kmMeilahuizen12 kmJouswerd12 kmAnneburen12 kmDedgum12 kmReahûs12 kmParrega12 kmKromwal12 kmBlauwhuis13 kmRien13 kmTirns13 kmTjalhuizum13 kmAbbegaasterketting13 kmGreonterp13 kmWonneburen13 km
Arum from above
Around Arum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hegemer MarNature21 kmKoevordermeerNature25 kmKâlde MageNature24 kmDe GeauNature16 kmHoukesleatNature19 kmSneekermeerNature21 kmHarlingen beachNature5.8 kmGriendNature20 kmLambertuskerk, ArumMonumentunder 100 mGertrudiskerk, AchlumMonument2.1 kmVictoriuskerk, PingjumMonument2.9 kmDoopsgezinde kerk, PingjumMonument2.9 kmLaurentiuskerk, KimswerdMonument2.8 kmSint Martiniplantsoen 41Monument7.8 kmEise Eisingastraat 2Monument7.9 kmFraneker City HallMonument7.8 kmEise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum7.8 kmHannemahuisMuseum6.3 kmHarlinger AardewerkmuseumMuseum6.5 kmKeatsmuseumMuseum7.6 kmMuseum MartenaMuseum7.7 kmHarlingenStation5.7 kmHarlingen HavenStation6.6 kmFranekerStation7.7 kmHarlingenFerry port6.8 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port10 kmLeeuwardenPlace24 kmSneekPlace16 kmHarlingenPlace6.2 kmFranekerPlace7.6 kmGrouPlace24 kmWorkumPlace17 km
Postal code
8822
Getting to Arum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
74 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
103 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
148 kmHarlingenRailway station
5.7 kmHarlingen HavenRailway station
6.6 kmFranekerRailway station
7.7 kmHarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
6.8 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
10 kmPlaces near Arum
Places with a climate like Arum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arum.
What is the hottest month in Arum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Arum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arum?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Arum?
The postal code of Arum is 8822.