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North Holland, Netherlands

Heemstede

Heemstede is a town in North Holland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,545 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population27,545
Local time16:26
52.35° N, 4.62° EElevation 2 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes2101–2106
The year in Heemstedeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep

Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Heemstede at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

100 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

44 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 3 km

Weather in Heemstede

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Sunny · wind 26 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°6°8.8 mm
Fri23 Oct14°7°20 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°23.8 mm
Sun25 Oct15°11°12.6 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°13°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct17°11°3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°
Fri30 Oct13°6°
Sat31 Oct14°6°

When to go to Heemstede

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172225506269656566431916
High6°7°10°13°17°19°22°22°19°15°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°9°12°14°14°12°8°5°3°
Rain (mm)80586844606881939410810089
Wet days15121191212151513151616
Sea6°6°6°8°12°15°17°19°18°15°11°8°

What's on in Heemstede

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

Monuments and museums in Heemstede

All monuments

Outdoors around Heemstede

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
LinnaeushofTheme parks
0.5 km
MarinaPark Residentie BloemendaalCamp sites
1 km
Aqua MundoWater parks
1 km
Amsterdamse Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
Camping de LakensCamp sites
1.2 km
Boulderhal de FabriekClimbing
1.2 km
SnowWorld ZoetermeerSki area · 0 km of pistes · 2 lifts
33 km
DuikcentrumDive site
3.4 km
Dive site
3.9 km
ToolenburgerplasDive site
5.9 km
DCNVDive site
12 km

Nature around Heemstede

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 Heemstede

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Heemstede

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Heemstede

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

Heemstede from above

Postal codes

2101–2106

Getting to Heemstede

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
11 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
46 km
Eindhoven AirportEIN
113 km
Heemstede-AerdenhoutRailway station
1.5 km
HaarlemRailway station
4.4 km
OverveenRailway station
4.7 km
SpaarnelaanBelgiëlaan
1.9 km
BelgiëlaanSpaarnelaan
1.9 km

Places near Heemstede

Places with a climate like Heemstede

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Heemstede?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Heemstede.
What is the hottest month in Heemstede?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Heemstede?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Heemstede?
November is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Heemstede?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Heemstede?
Heemstede has 6 postal codes: 2101–2106.