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Edam
Postkantoor
Postkantoor
Town hall of Edam
Town hall of Edam
Achterhaven 105, Edam
Achterhaven 105, Edam
Heilige Nicolaaskerk, Edam
Heilige Nicolaaskerk, Edam
North Holland, Netherlands

Edam

Edam is a small town in North Holland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 7,380. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population7,380
Local time14:53
52.51° N, 5.05° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1135
The year in Edamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Edam at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

88 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

44 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 2.8 km

Weather in Edam

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 31 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°8°10.1 mm
Sun25 Oct14°9°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct10°6°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov11°5°
Mon2 Nov12°4°1 mm

When to go to Edam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162125556966656565431716
High6°7°10°15°18°21°23°23°19°15°10°7°
Low1°1°2°4°8°11°13°13°10°7°4°1°
Rain (mm)785967446267818885989083
Wet days161211101213161613151616

What's on in Edam

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

Monuments and museums in Edam

All monuments

More museums: The Story of Edam Cheese

Outdoors around Edam

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kinderboerderij "Kleine Artis"Zoos
0.2 km
SchellinkhoutSurf spots
0.3 km
Klimpark TwiskeClimbing
0.9 km
SchietheuvelViewpoints
1 km
Golfpark De PurmerGolf courses
1 km
't VenhopCamp sites
1.1 km
Wolfskamer WintersportSki area · 2 km of pistes · 7 lifts
26 km
Aqua Fun PurmerendDive site
2.8 km
Duikcentrum PurmerendDive site
3.8 km
Dive site
12 km
Dive site
13 km

Nature around Edam

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Edam

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Edam

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

Edam from above

Postal code

1135

Getting to Edam

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
30 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
74 km
Eindhoven AirportEIN
120 km
Purmerend OverwhereRailway station
5.5 km
PurmerendRailway station
6.4 km
Purmerend WeidevenneRailway station
7.8 km
VolendamMarken
2.8 km
MarkenVolendam
7 km

Places near Edam

Places with a climate like Edam

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Edam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Edam.
What is the hottest month in Edam?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Edam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Edam?
August is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Edam?
The postal code of Edam is 1135.