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Groningen, Netherlands

Douwen

Douwen is a locality in Groningen, Netherlands, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:41
53.35° N, 6.39° EElevation -1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Douwenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month86mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Douwen 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 monthJanuary

76 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

42 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 6.8 km

Weather in Douwen

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct14°7°
Sun1 Nov11°8°
Mon2 Nov14°9°4.8 mm
Tue3 Nov12°6°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov9°5°
Fri6 Nov10°6°
Sat7 Nov10°4°

When to go to Douwen

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162023496366656563391615
High5°6°9°13°17°20°22°22°19°14°9°6°
Low1°1°2°5°9°11°14°14°11°8°4°1°
Rain (mm)765664425776868487868478
Wet days171312101113161714151617
Sea5°5°5°8°11°14°17°18°17°14°11°7°

What's on in Douwen

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

Monuments and museums in Douwen

All monuments

Nature around Douwen

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Douwen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Douwen

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Douwen

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

Places near Douwen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Douwen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Douwen.
What is the hottest month in Douwen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Douwen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Douwen?
January is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Douwen?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.