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Balk
Sint-Ludgeruskerk, Balk
Sint-Ludgeruskerk, Balk
Raadhuis, Balk
Raadhuis, Balk
Kerk van Harich
Kerk van Harich
Lorbuorren 3, Harich
Lorbuorren 3, Harich
Friesland, Netherlands

Balk

Balk is a village in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 3,915. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,915
Local time06:37
52.90° N, 5.58° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code8561
The year in Balkweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month89mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Balk at a glance

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 monthAugust

85 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

40 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Balk

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 28 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct13°7°11.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°12.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°
Fri30 Oct13°4°
Sat31 Oct12°3°

When to go to Balk

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162124486267656565401715
High5°6°9°13°17°19°22°22°18°14°9°6°
Low1°1°3°5°9°12°14°14°11°8°5°2°
Rain (mm)775764406172828583898578
Wet days161211101213161613151616

What's on in Balk

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

Monuments and museums in Balk

All monuments

Outdoors around Balk

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
Camping 't SéleantsjeCamp sites
0.4 km
Kitesurf Spot HindeloopenSurf spots
0.7 km
OudemirdumerklifViewpoints
1.5 km
Golfclub Sint NykGolf courses
1.6 km
De KuilartCamp sites
1.8 km
Kitesurf Spot Mirnser KlifSurf spots
1.8 km
Dive site
14 km

Nature around Balk

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Balk

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Balk

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

Balk from above

Postal code

8561

Getting to Balk

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
71 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
86 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
130 km
Koudum-MolkwerumRailway station
11 km
WorkumRailway station
12 km
HindeloopenRailway station
12 km
Buurtveer Balk-HeegFerry port
0.6 km
Pont Langweer zuidPont Langweer noord
12 km

Places near Balk

Places with a climate like Balk

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balk.
What is the hottest month in Balk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Balk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balk?
August is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Balk?
The postal code of Balk is 8561.