Friesland, Netherlands
Boksum
Boksum is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 400 (2004). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population400
Local time07:41
53.18° N, 5.73° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9031October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month89mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Boksum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:20 · 18:2410 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:20Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.9Next 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
79 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 5.7 km
Weather in Boksum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 25 km/h · humidity 90%
Today24 Oct13°7°14.7 mm
Sun25 Oct14°9°12.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°6.4 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°5°
Sat31 Oct9°4°
Sun1 Nov10°4°
When to go to Boksum
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 | 49 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 57 | 63 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 89 | 86 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
What's on in Boksum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Boksum
Outdoors around Boksum
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 kmSimmerwilleCamp sites
0.9 kmSpottersbultViewpoints
1 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmHet Buiten-land Pitch & PuttGolf courses
1.2 kmLeeuwarder Golfclub De Groene SterGolf courses
1.5 kmNature around Boksum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Boksum
Earthquakes around Boksum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Boksum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Blessum1.3 kmDeinum1.6 kmRitsumazijl2.5 kmMarsum3.6 kmIngelum5.4 kmDronryp5.9 kmMaemert6.2 kmMenaam6.4 kmHatsum6.4 kmBitgummole6.6 kmBaaium6.6 kmBitgum6.9 kmWinsum7 kmSkingen7.9 kmSkyldum7.9 kmWeakens8.1 kmSlappeterp8.2 kmZweins8.3 kmWjelsryp8.3 kmTjeppenboer8.4 kmKingmatille8.5 km't Heechhout8.7 kmBerltsum9 kmSpannum9 kmKloosteranjum9.2 kmPeins9.5 kmHemmemabuurt9.6 kmBonkwerd9.7 kmSalverd9.8 kmRied11 kmLutjelollum11 kmSchalsum11 kmWier11 kmFatum11 kmTzum11 kmVrouwenparochie11 kmBoer12 kmTritzum12 kmSint Annaparochie12 kmArkens12 kmMinnertsga12 kmMiedum12 kmFraneker13 kmDongjum13 kmDoijum13 kmWar13 kmSint Jacobiparochie13 kmOudebildtzijl14 kmOude Bildtdijk14 kmFirdgum14 kmNij Altoenae14 kmTzummarum14 kmHitzum14 kmKie15 kmNieuwe Bildtdijk15 kmKlooster-Lidlum15 kmSopsum15 kmKiesterzijl15 km
Boksum from above
Around Boksum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
De Alde Feanen National ParkNature14 kmBurgumer MarNature21 kmDe LeijenNature22 kmKâlde MageNature17 kmSneekermeerNature17 kmHoukesleatNature17 kmKolmeerslandNature17 kmHarlingen beachNature21 kmProtestant church of DeinumMonument1.7 kmProtestant church of BearsMonument2.5 kmMargaretakerk, BoksumMonument0.2 kmMariakerk, BlessumMonument1.3 kmJohannes de Doperkerk, HilaardMonument1.8 kmMolen HooglandMonument2.3 kmKramersmolenMonument2.4 kmTerpzigtMonument2.9 kmPoptaslotMuseum3.5 kmMammemahuis TheaterchurchMuseum1.9 kmUniastateMuseum2.4 kmFries LandbouwmuseumMuseum4.0 kmBesikerssintrum UniastateMuseum2.5 kmDeinumStation1.2 kmLeeuwardenStation4.7 kmMantgumStation5.5 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port8.4 kmGastvrij GrouFerry port11 kmLeeuwardenPlace6.0 kmSneekPlace17 kmDokkumPlace24 kmHarlingenPlace20 kmJourePlace24 kmFranekerPlace13 km
Postal code
9031
Getting to Boksum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
57 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
117 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
161 kmDeinumRailway station
1.2 kmLeeuwardenRailway station
4.7 kmMantgumRailway station
5.5 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
8.4 kmGastvrij GrouGastvrij Grou
11 kmPlaces near Boksum
Places with a climate like Boksum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Boksum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Boksum.
What is the hottest month in Boksum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Boksum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Boksum?
December is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Boksum?
The postal code of Boksum is 9031.