Friesland, Netherlands
Bolsward
Bolsward is a small town in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,160. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,160
Local time02:41
53.07° N, 5.53° EElevation 2 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes8701–8702October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bolsward at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:23 · 17:2210 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:34Northern lights tonightNo Kp forecast availableKp 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 month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
78 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
38 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.5 km
Weather in Bolsward
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 48 km/h · humidity 94%
Today25 Oct13°9°10.4 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct11°6°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov13°8°1 mm
Mon2 Nov13°6°
When to go to Bolsward
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 | 22 | 45 | 59 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 57 | 63 | 38 | 60 | 68 | 79 | 85 | 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 Bolsward
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bolsward
0.7 km
Sint-Franciscuskerk, BolswardBuilt 1933
0.7 km
Town hall of BolswardBuilt 1617
0.6 km
BroerekerkBuilt 1300
0.6 km
Monsma State, BolswardBuilt 1709
1.9 km
Kerk, HichtumBuilt 1200
2.5 km
Johanneskerk, BurgwerdBuilt 1300Museum0.6 km
Titus Brandsma MuseumMuseum0.7 km
Aldheidkeamer BoalsertMore museums: Bierbrouwerij Us Heit · Fietselfstedentocht
Outdoors around Bolsward
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
De RakkenCamp sites
0.4 kmIntersurfSurf spots
0.8 kmKinderboerderij SneekZoos
0.8 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmFunsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 kmDive site
19 kmNature around Bolsward
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bolsward
Earthquakes around Bolsward
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Bolsward
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hichtum1.8 kmLaad en Zaad1.9 kmHartwerd2.4 kmEemswoude2.4 kmBurgwerd2.7 kmSjungadijk2.9 kmRemswerd2.9 kmBaburen3.2 kmTjerkwerd3.3 kmWolsum3.4 kmNijland3.4 kmVijfhuis3.6 kmLongerhouw3.6 kmHemert3.7 kmSchettens3.8 kmBittens3.8 kmJonkershuizen3.8 kmJouswerd3.9 kmRijtseterp4.3 kmArkum4.5 kmExmorra4.6 kmExmorrazijl4.7 kmJousterp4.9 kmBlauwhuis4.9 kmWaaksens4.9 kmHidaard5 kmIt Fliet5 kmAbbegaasterketting5.1 kmFeytebuorren5.4 kmWesthem5.6 kmSchraard5.6 kmDedgum5.7 kmGreonterp5.7 kmTrijehuzen5.7 kmVierhuizen5.8 kmFolsgare5.8 kmAbbega5.9 kmTjalhuizum5.9 kmHarkezijl6 kmAnneburen6 kmWitmarsum6 kmSwarte Beien6.1 kmWommels6.1 kmDe Grits6.1 kmAllingawier6.2 kmGrauwe Kat6.2 kmParrega6.3 kmTirns6.4 kmPiekezijl6.4 kmKûbaard6.5 kmAtzeburen6.6 kmKoudehuizum6.7 kmLollum6.7 kmEasterein6.8 kmKampen6.9 kmHieslum7 kmReahûs7.1 kmYsbrechtum7.2 kmOosthem7.3 kmWons7.5 kmBaarderburen7.5 kmSkrok7.6 kmIdserdaburen7.6 kmEngwier7.9 kmIdsegahuizum8 kmMeilahuizen8 kmArum8 kmNijezijl8.2 kmPingjum8.2 kmOudega8.3 kmDraaisterhuizen8.3 kmIens8.3 kmItens8.3 kmWonneburen8.5 kmHayum8.5 kmHinnaard8.6 kmSandfirden8.7 kmIJlst8.7 kmMakkum8.7 kmPiaam8.8 km
Bolsward from above
Around Bolsward33 places to see, do and reach nearby
De GeauNature8.5 kmFlakke BrekkenNature8.7 kmSwarte BrekkenNature11 kmIdzegaasterpoelNature11 kmSânmarNature11 kmWeisleatNature11 kmWarkumerwaardNature12 kmHarlingen beachNature14 kmDive siteDive site19 kmSint-Franciscuskerk, BolswardMonument0.7 kmTown hall of BolswardMonument0.7 kmBroerekerkMonument0.6 kmMonsma State, BolswardMonument0.6 kmKerk, HichtumMonument1.9 kmJohanneskerk, BurgwerdMonument2.5 kmHeeremahuisMonument0.7 kmProtestant church of BolswardMonument0.4 kmTitus Brandsma MuseumMuseum0.6 kmAldheidkeamer BoalsertMuseum0.7 kmEise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum14 kmFries Scheepvaart MuseumMuseum9.6 kmHannemahuisMuseum14 kmIJlstStation8.0 kmSneekStation8.8 kmSneek NoordStation9.2 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port14 kmHarlingenFerry port15 kmLeeuwardenPlace24 kmSneekPlace9.2 kmHarlingenPlace14 kmJourePlace21 kmFranekerPlace13 kmGrouPlace21 km
Postal codes
8701–8702
Getting to Bolsward
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
70 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
99 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
144 kmIJlstRailway station
8 kmSneekRailway station
8.8 kmSneek NoordRailway station
9.2 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
14 kmHarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
15 kmPlaces near Bolsward
Places with a climate like Bolsward
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bolsward?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bolsward.
What is the hottest month in Bolsward?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bolsward?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bolsward?
January is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bolsward?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Bolsward?
Bolsward has 2 postal codes: 8701–8702.