Friesland, Netherlands
Holwert
Holwert is a village in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,435. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,435
Local time23:38
53.37° N, 5.90° EElevation 3 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9151October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month94mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Holwert at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:22 · 17:209 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:48Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next 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
81 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 8 km
Weather in Holwert
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 33 km/h · humidity 71%
Today25 Oct13°10°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°4.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct15°9°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct12°3°
Sun1 Nov9°3°
Mon2 Nov10°5°
Tue3 Nov11°6°2.5 mm
When to go to Holwert
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 | 45 | 59 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 64 | 40 | 58 | 71 | 84 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 89 | 81 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Holwert
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Holwert
Outdoors around Holwert
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Vakantiepark Klein VaarwaterCamp sites
1 kmKinderboerderij DoniastateZoos
1.1 kmCamping DuinoordCamp sites
1.4 kmSanjes SafariTheme parks
1.7 kmKees WeverswadpostViewpoints
2.3 kmAmeland - Oerder Blinkert - UitzichtplateauViewpoints
7 kmNature around Holwert
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Holwert
Earthquakes around Holwert
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Holwert
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Drieboerehuizen1.8 kmWaaxens2 kmBrantgum2.6 kmTeijeburen2.7 kmVaardeburen3 kmBlije3.2 kmVisbuurt3.6 kmFoudgum3.8 kmBoteburen3.9 kmHantum4.3 kmTernaard4.5 kmLichtaard4.7 kmHegebeintum4.8 kmGinnum5.1 kmBornwird5.2 kmReitsum5.3 kmHiaure5.3 kmHantumerhoek5.4 kmRaard5.5 kmBetterwird6 kmFerwert6 km't Schoor6.1 kmJannum6.1 kmJislum6.4 kmHantumhuzen6.6 kmBornwirdhuizen6.7 kmHantumerútbuorren6.9 kmAalsum7.5 kmWânswert8.1 kmDokkum8.2 kmWesternijkerk8.2 kmMarrum8.3 kmBurdaard8.3 kmWierum8.5 kmWie8.8 kmWetsens9.1 kmBollingawier9.2 kmNijewier9.7 kmTergracht9.8 kmEasternijtsjerk10 kmNes10 kmHallum10 kmTilburen11 kmMitselwier11 kmRopta11 kmEastrum11 kmHallumerhoek11 kmJouswier12 kmVijfhuizen12 kmReidswal12 kmLjussens12 kmMoarre13 kmModdergat13 kmKlein Medhuizen13 kmGroot Medhuizen13 kmPeazens13 kmKettingwier14 kmIe14 kmTibma14 kmSteenvak14 kmWestergeast15 km
Holwert from above
Around Holwert32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Zuider EeNature11 kmEeltsjemarNature10 kmHet KleindiepNature8.0 kmGeastmer MarNature7.8 kmLauwersmeer National ParkNature20 kmLauwersmeerNature18 kmHet HenNature11 kmAmelandNature11 kmMennonite ChurchMonumentunder 100 mSint-ThomaskerkMonument1.8 kmKerk van BrantgumMonument2.6 kmDe Hoop, HolwertMonument0.4 kmSaint Willibrord ChurchMonument0.4 kmWatertoren, DokkumMonument7.4 kmMarthakerkMonument5.6 kmSint-Martinuskerk (Ferwerd)Monument6.0 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum8.2 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum12 kmAgriculture and Beachcombing Museum SwartwoudeMuseum11 kmNatuurcentrum AmelandMuseum12 kmTsjerkemuseumMuseum6.2 kmFeanwâldenStation16 kmDe WestereenStation16 kmHurdegarypStation17 kmWagenborgFerry port3.3 kmHolwert, VeerdamFerry port3.3 kmLeeuwardenPlace19 kmDokkumPlace8.2 kmBurgumPlace20 kmStiensPlace15 kmBuitenpostPlace21 kmDamwâldPlace11 km
Postal code
9151
Getting to Holwert
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
53 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
140 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
183 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
16 kmDe WestereenRailway station
16 kmHurdegarypRailway station
17 kmWagenborgFerry port
3.3 kmHolwert, VeerdamNes, Veerweg
3.3 kmPlaces near Holwert
Places with a climate like Holwert
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Holwert?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Holwert.
What is the hottest month in Holwert?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Holwert?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Holwert?
December is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Holwert?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Holwert?
The postal code of Holwert is 9151.