Friesland, Netherlands
Blije
Blije is a village in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 610. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population610
Local time14:08
53.35° N, 5.86° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9171October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month93mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Blije at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:20 · 18:2310 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 17:19Northern 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
80 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Blije
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 32 km/h · humidity 71%
Today24 Oct13°8°7.3 mm
Sun25 Oct14°9°10.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°3.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°10°2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°9°
Sat31 Oct10°5°
Sun1 Nov12°3°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov11°6°1 mm
When to go to Blije
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 | 46 | 59 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 63 | 40 | 58 | 70 | 84 | 87 | 90 | 93 | 89 | 80 |
| 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 Blije
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Blije
Outdoors around Blije
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Vakantiepark Klein VaarwaterCamp sites
1 kmKinderboerderij DoniastateZoos
1.1 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmCamping DuinoordCamp sites
1.4 kmSanjes SafariTheme parks
1.7 kmKees WeverswadpostViewpoints
2.3 kmNature around Blije
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Blije
Earthquakes around Blije
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Blije
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Boteburen0.8 kmVaardeburen1.1 kmHegebeintum1.8 kmFerwert2.9 kmGinnum3.2 kmHolwert3.2 kmReitsum3.9 kmWaaxens4 kmLichtaard4.4 kmJislum4.5 kmBrantgum4.6 kmDrieboerehuizen5 kmWesternijkerk5.1 kmMarrum5.1 kmJannum5.2 kmFoudgum5.4 kmWânswert5.6 kmTeijeburen5.9 kmRaard6.2 kmBornwird6.5 kmBurdaard6.5 kmVisbuurt6.8 kmHantum6.9 kmHallum7.2 kmHiaure7.4 kmBetterwird7.4 kmTergracht7.4 kmTernaard7.7 kmHantumerhoek8 kmHallumerhoek8.3 kmBornwirdhuizen8.4 kmVijfhuizen8.7 km't Schoor9.3 kmHantumhuzen9.4 kmHantumerútbuorren9.5 kmAalsum9.5 kmDokkum9.6 kmWetsens11 kmWierum12 kmWie12 kmBollingawier12 kmNijewier12 kmTilburen13 kmEasternijtsjerk13 kmNes13 kmEastrum14 kmMitselwier14 kmRopta14 kmJouswier14 kmReidswal14 kmKlein Medhuizen15 km
Blije from above
Around Blije32 places to see, do and reach nearby
EeltsjemarNature9.4 kmHet KleindiepNature9.5 kmGeastmer MarNature8.7 kmLauwersmeer National ParkNature22 kmLauwersmeerNature21 kmZuider EeNature14 kmAmelandNature12 kmRifNature18 kmSint-Martinuskerk (Ferwerd)Monument2.9 kmDoopsgezinde kerk, BlijeMonumentunder 100 mHogebeintumermolenMonument3.0 kmSint-Nicolaaskerk, BlijeMonumentunder 100 mHarsta StateMonument1.8 kmHervormde kerk, HegebeintumMonument1.9 kmHoofdstraat 33Monument2.8 kmStienstrahearehuzingeMonument2.8 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum9.7 kmAgriculture and Beachcombing Museum SwartwoudeMuseum11 kmNatuurcentrum AmelandMuseum12 kmTsjerkemuseumMuseum5.2 kmMuseum DekemastateMuseum14 kmFeanwâldenStation16 kmHurdegarypStation16 kmDe WestereenStation16 kmWagenborgFerry port4.9 kmWatersneltaxi Tornado AmelandFerry port5.0 kmLeeuwardenPlace17 kmDokkumPlace9.6 kmBurgumPlace20 kmStiensPlace12 kmBuitenpostPlace22 kmDamwâldPlace11 km
Postal code
9171
Getting to Blije
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
54 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
138 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
182 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
16 kmHurdegarypRailway station
16 kmDe WestereenRailway station
16 kmWagenborgFerry port
4.9 kmWatersneltaxi Tornado AmelandFerry port
5 kmPlaces near Blije
Places with a climate like Blije
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Blije?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Blije.
What is the hottest month in Blije?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Blije?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Blije?
December is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Blije?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Blije?
The postal code of Blije is 9171.