Friesland, Netherlands
Gauw
Gauw is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 365. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population365
Local time16:22
53.06° N, 5.71° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8627October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month89mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gauw at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:22 · 17:2210 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:33Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6Next 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
41 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 4.5 km
Weather in Gauw
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 45 km/h · humidity 63%
Today25 Oct13°8°9.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°10°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°0.8 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct10°3°
Sun1 Nov10°5°
Mon2 Nov9°2°
Tue3 Nov10°2°
When to go to Gauw
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 | 50 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 58 | 64 | 41 | 62 | 72 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 89 | 86 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
What's on in Gauw
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Gauw
Outdoors around Gauw
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 kmWatersport-camping HeegCamp sites
1.1 kmWite en Swarte Brekken - UitkijktorenViewpoints
1.3 kmGolfclub Sint NykGolf courses
1.6 kmDive site
11 kmDive site
14 kmNature around Gauw
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gauw
Earthquakes around Gauw
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Gauw
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sibrandabuorren1 kmSpears1.2 kmNykleaster1.3 kmGoënga1.4 kmScharnegoutum2.3 kmLoënga2.4 kmTersoal2.5 kmLytse Wierren2.7 kmGrutte Wierren2.7 kmOffingawier3.2 kmDearsum3.3 kmBoazum3.6 kmPoppenwier3.8 kmIngwert4.2 kmIndijk4.5 kmSneek4.5 kmFlânsum4.8 kmLytsewierrum4.8 kmBernsterbuorren4.9 kmOppenhuizen5.2 kmRaerd5.4 kmKlaeiterp5.5 kmRien5.5 kmReahûs5.5 kmYsbrechtum5.7 kmTirns5.8 kmEasterwierrum5.9 kmSwaenwert5.9 kmWiuwert6 kmAnneburen6.2 kmMeilahuizen6.2 kmUitwellingerga6.5 kmBritswert6.6 kmTsjerkebuorren6.7 kmTjalhuizum6.8 kmItens6.9 kmKromwal7 kmTrijehuzen7.4 kmJet7.5 kmFolsgare7.6 kmEasterein7.7 kmHidaard7.7 kmIJlst8 kmJutrijp8.1 kmMonsamabuorren8.2 kmSkrok8.3 kmHinnaard8.5 kmNijezijl8.7 kmOosthem8.8 kmNijland9.2 kmSpijk9.4 kmHommerts9.6 kmDraaisterhuizen9.6 kmIens9.6 kmHartwerd9.8 kmPiekezijl9.8 kmWommels10 kmAbbega11 kmLippenwoude11 kmRemswerd11 kmVijfhuis11 kmAbbegaasterketting11 kmOsingahuizen11 kmLaad en Zaad11 kmWolsum12 kmLytshuzen12 kmBurgwerd12 kmKûbaard12 kmFeytebuorren12 kmDe Grits12 kmJouswerd12 kmWesthem12 kmSmallebrugge12 kmKoufurderrige12 kmHeeg12 kmSjungadijk12 kmBolsward12 kmBlauwhuis13 kmSwarte Beien13 kmHichtum13 km
Gauw from above
Around Gauw35 places to see, do and reach nearby
Kâlde MageNature6.5 kmHoukesleatNature4.0 kmSneekermeerNature4.0 kmDe GeauNature6.6 kmJentsjemarNature7.5 kmGoaiïngarypster PuollenNature5.8 kmKolmeerslandNature3.8 kmDe BurdNature11 kmWoldbergMountain38 kmDive siteDive site11 kmDive siteDive site14 kmMartenskerkMonument2.3 kmHervormde kerk, SibrandabuorrenMonument1.3 kmKerk, GoëngaMonument1.4 kmHervormde kerk, GauwMonument0.1 kmHervormde kerk, TersoalMonument2.4 kmTonnemafabriekMonument4.3 kmKerk, OffingawierMonument3.2 kmLaatste StuiverbrugMonument4.2 kmFries Scheepvaart MuseumMuseum4.4 kmNationaal Modelspoor MuseumMuseum4.7 kmUniastateMuseum11 kmMuseum JoureMuseum11 kmMammemahuis TheaterchurchMuseum12 kmSneek NoordStation3.9 kmSneekStation5.0 kmMantgumStation8.0 kmTersoalstersyl veerFerry port4.0 kmTerherne veerFerry port4.4 kmLeeuwardenPlace17 kmSneekPlace4.5 kmHarlingenPlace23 kmJourePlace12 kmFranekerPlace18 kmLemmerPlace24 km
Postal code
8627
Getting to Gauw
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
58 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
105 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
150 kmSneek NoordRailway station
3.9 kmSneekRailway station
5 kmMantgumRailway station
8 kmTersoalstersyl veerTerherne veer
4 kmTerherne veerTersoalstersyl veer
4.4 kmPlaces near Gauw
Places with a climate like Gauw
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gauw?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gauw.
What is the hottest month in Gauw?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Gauw?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gauw?
December is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Gauw?
The postal code of Gauw is 8627.