Friesland, Netherlands
Hitzum
Hitzum is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 200. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population200
Local time22:21
53.17° N, 5.52° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code8805October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Hitzum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 17:209 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:14Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.9Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
77 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
37 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Hitzum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 33 km/h · humidity 89%
Today26 Oct14°9°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct16°12°4.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°
Thu29 Oct15°8°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct13°6°
Sat31 Oct13°4°
Sun1 Nov14°8°1.2 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°
Tue3 Nov13°10°
Wed4 Nov12°9°
When to go to Hitzum
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 | 18 | 22 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 62 | 37 | 59 | 66 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 88 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Hitzum
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Hitzum
Outdoors around Hitzum
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping de FinneCamp sites
0.2 kmMakkumerwaard - Makkumerdiep - UitkijktorenViewpoints
0.8 kmKinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 kmDe ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 kmVogelkijkhut HegewiersterfjildViewpoints
1.7 kmNature around Hitzum
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Hitzum
Earthquakes around Hitzum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Hitzum
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sopsum0.7 kmDoijum0.9 kmKie1.3 kmKiesterzijl1.8 kmMiedum1.8 kmHerbaijum2.6 kmFraneker2.7 kmAchlum2.9 kmTzum3.1 kmWar3.2 kmLutjelollum3.5 kmArkens3.8 kmFatum4.7 kmSalverd4.7 kmTritzum4.7 kmSchalsum5 kmDongjum5 km't Heechhout5.5 kmWjelsryp5.9 kmTjeppenboer6 kmKingmatille6 kmPietersbierum6.2 kmSexbierum6.2 kmBoer6.4 kmSpannum6.5 kmZweins6.5 kmRoptazijl6.6 kmPeins6.8 kmBonkwerd6.8 kmKlooster-Lidlum7.1 kmOosterbierum7.6 kmSkingen7.6 kmSkyldum7.7 kmBaaium7.7 kmHatsum7.9 kmWinsum7.9 kmRied7.9 kmTzummarum8.2 kmWeakens8.2 kmSlappeterp8.6 kmMaemert9 kmDronryp9.6 kmFirdgum9.7 kmKoehool9.9 kmKloosteranjum11 kmMinnertsga11 kmDijkshoek11 kmMenaam11 kmWier12 kmBerltsum12 kmWesthoek13 kmHemmemabuurt13 kmBlessum13 kmSint Jacobiparochie13 kmBitgum13 kmDeinum14 kmBoksum14 kmBitgummole15 kmMarsum15 kmIngelum15 km
Hitzum from above
Around Hitzum32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Hegemer MarNature24 kmKâlde MageNature24 kmDe GeauNature18 kmHoukesleatNature20 kmSneekermeerNature22 kmJentsjemarNature24 kmHarlingen beachNature6.8 kmGriendNature20 kmSint Martiniplantsoen 41Monument2.9 kmEise Eisingastraat 2Monument3.0 kmFraneker City HallMonument2.9 kmAchlumer MolenMonument1.7 kmMartinikerk FranekerMonument3.0 kmKerk, HitzumMonument0.1 kmKerk, HerbaijumMonument2.6 kmLyts-BotniahûsMonument2.9 kmEise Eisinga PlanetariumMuseum3.0 kmKeatsmuseumMuseum2.8 kmMuseum MartenaMuseum2.8 kmPoptaslotMuseum15 kmHannemahuisMuseum6.6 kmFranekerStation2.8 kmHarlingenStation6.2 kmHarlingen HavenStation7.1 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port6.1 kmHarlingenFerry port7.1 kmLeeuwardenPlace20 kmSneekPlace18 kmHarlingenPlace6.4 kmFranekerPlace2.7 kmGrouPlace23 kmWorkumPlace21 km
Postal code
8805
Getting to Hitzum
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
71 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
108 kmRotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
153 kmFranekerRailway station
2.8 kmHarlingenRailway station
6.2 kmHarlingen HavenRailway station
7.1 kmFietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
6.1 kmHarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
7.1 kmPlaces near Hitzum
Places with a climate like Hitzum
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hitzum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hitzum.
What is the hottest month in Hitzum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Hitzum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hitzum?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hitzum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Hitzum?
The postal code of Hitzum is 8805.