Groningen, Netherlands
Delfzijl
Delfzijl is a town in Groningen, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 28,649. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population28,649
Local time16:52
53.33° N, 6.92° EElevation 0 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes9931–9934October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month82mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Delfzijl at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:12 · 18:2310 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:54Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.9Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in August
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
76 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3.7 km
Weather in Delfzijl
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 28 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct13°7°
Fri23 Oct13°6°7.4 mm
Sat24 Oct14°8°14.8 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°12.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct15°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct13°6°
When to go to Delfzijl
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 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 50 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 39 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 58 | 66 | 41 | 61 | 78 | 88 | 84 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 76 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Sea | 4° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Delfzijl
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Delfzijl
0.3 km
Abel Tasmanschool
0.4 km
Sint-Jozefkerk, DelfzijlBuilt 1924
0.8 km
Grote Waterpoort, DelfzijlBuilt 1833
0.6 km
Delfzijl railway station
2 km
Kerk van UitwierdeBuilt 1839
1 km
Hervormde Kerk, FarmsumBuilt 1869
Museum0.9 km
Muzeeaquarium Delfzijl
Museum4.2 km
Museum Stad Appingedam.Built 1942More museums: 't Hoeske van Opoe Iet
Outdoors around Delfzijl
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hanging kitchensViewpoints
0.1 kmhertenkampZoos
0.2 kmUrsuskerkViewpoints
0.2 kmDe DierenborgZoos
0.3 kmGolf & Country LosdorpGolf courses
0.9 kmMuzeeAquariumAquariums
0.9 kmDive site
17 kmNature around Delfzijl
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Delfzijl
Earthquakes around Delfzijl
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Delfzijl
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Farmsum1.1 kmLadysmith1.3 kmBiessum1.5 kmTuikwerd1.9 kmUitwierde2 kmAmsweer2.6 kmGeefsweer2.7 kmWeiwerd2.8 kmMarsum3 kmOpwierde3.5 kmNansum3.7 kmHeveskes3.9 kmAppingedam4.1 kmHolwierde4.3 kmKleine Wierum4.5 kmJukwerd4.8 kmNijenklooster5 kmMeedhuizen5 kmUiteinde5.2 kmOterdum5.3 kmKrewerd5.3 kmHeveskesklooster5.5 kmLaskwerd5.6 kmSchaapbulten5.6 kmTjamsweer5.8 kmOldenklooster5.9 kmOling5.9 kmArwerd6 kmOpmeeden6 kmGarreweer6.6 kmOosterwijtwerd7 kmBierum7 kmBorgsweer7.2 kmZomerdijk7.3 kmHoogwatum7.4 kmLalleweer7.4 kmLosdorp7.5 kmWartumerklap8 kmEekwerd8 kmLeermens8.1 kmLutjerijp8.1 kmKopaf8.1 kmEekwerderdraai8.3 kmWagenborgen8.3 kmGrijzemonnikenklooster8.4 kmGodlinze8.4 kmTermunterzijl8.5 kmSpijk8.5 kmNieuwstad8.6 kmWirdumerdraai8.8 kmLesterhuis8.8 kmWirdum8.9 kmEenumerhoogte9 kmBovendijks9.1 kmEenum9.1 kmVierhuizen9.2 kmTermunten9.3 kmHoeksmeer9.7 kmBaamsum9.7 kmTweehuizen9.7 kmEnzelens9.8 kmWoldendorp9.8 kmPolen10 kmGarrelsweer10 kmTerhorn10 km't Zandt10 kmDekkershuizen10 kmDe Groeve10 kmDallingeweer10 kmZeerijp11 kmMerum11 kmFiemel11 kmNooitgedacht11 kmLoppersum11 kmKolhol12 kmt Zandstervoorwerk12 kmStork12 kmZijldijk13 kmDijkum13 kmHonderd13 km
Delfzijl from above
Around Delfzijl33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Knockster TiefNature8.2 kmFivelNature12 kmHondshalstermeerNature9.6 kmSchildmeerNature8.8 kmProostmeerNature6.6 kmJanjemeerNature8.5 kmSternNature8.9 kmBohrinselNature7.7 kmDive siteDive site17 kmAbel TasmanschoolMonument0.3 kmSint-Jozefkerk, DelfzijlMonument0.4 kmGrote Waterpoort, DelfzijlMonument0.8 kmDelfzijl railway stationMonument0.6 kmKerk van UitwierdeMonument2.0 kmHervormde Kerk, FarmsumMonument1.0 kmAdamMonument0.5 kmAeolus, FarmsumMonument1.4 kmMuzeeaquarium DelfzijlMuseum0.9 kmMuseum Stad Appingedam.Museum4.2 kmMuseum MøhlmannMuseum5.5 kmInternational Police Caps CollectionMuseum15 kmFraeylemaborgMuseum15 kmDelfzijlStation0.6 kmDelfzijl WestStation0.8 kmAppingedamStation3.8 kmDelfzijl veerFerry port1.0 kmSeebrücke KnockFerry port6.1 kmEmdenPlace20 kmWinschotenPlace22 kmAppingedamPlace4.1 kmScheemdaPlace18 kmHintePlace21 kmHoogezandPlace21 km
Postal codes
9931–9934
Getting to Delfzijl
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
33 kmSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
125 kmBremen AirportBRE
129 kmDelfzijlRailway station
0.6 kmDelfzijl WestRailway station
0.8 kmAppingedamRailway station
3.8 kmDelfzijl veerFähranleger Emden Ostmole
1 kmSeebrücke KnockFerry port
6.1 kmPlaces near Delfzijl
Places with a climate like Delfzijl
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Delfzijl?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Delfzijl.
What is the hottest month in Delfzijl?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Delfzijl?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Delfzijl?
December is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Delfzijl?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Delfzijl?
Delfzijl has 4 postal codes: 9931–9934.