Groningen, Netherlands
Leens
Leens is a village in Groningen, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,675. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,675
Local time18:38
53.36° N, 6.38° EElevation 1 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9965October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Leens at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:14 · 18:2510 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:06Northern 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 monthJanuary
76 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
42 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Leens
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct12°7°1.1 mm
Fri23 Oct13°6°9.9 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°9.3 mm
Sun25 Oct12°8°12.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°10°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°9°
Fri30 Oct13°6°
Sat31 Oct13°6°
When to go to Leens
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 | 48 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 56 | 64 | 42 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 84 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 79 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Sea | 5° | 5° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° |
What's on in Leens
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Leens
2.4 km
Hervormde Kerk, Wehe-den HoornBuilt 1300
0.3 km
Petruskerk, LeensBuilt 1200
0.7 km
Hoofdstraat 35, LeensBuilt 1868
0.8 km
Rentenierswoning met aangebouwd koetshuis
3 km
Gereformeerde Kerk, Ulrum
1 km
Rijksmonument Borg VerhildersumMuseum1 km
Museum Borg Verhildersum
Museum13 km
Openluchtmuseum Het HoogelandBuilt 1959More museums: Museum Farm
Outdoors around Leens
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hertenkamp de BorgsteeZoos
0.5 kmDoeZoo InsektenwereldZoos
0.6 kmCamping De RousantCamp sites
0.9 kmLuchtwachttoren 7O1Viewpoints
1.2 kmKerk van HornhuizenViewpoints
2.1 kmCamping De WaterwolfCamp sites
2.6 kmNature around Leens
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Leens
Earthquakes around Leens
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Leens
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
De Houw1.1 kmt Stort1.1 kmDouwen1.5 kmGrijssloot1.6 kmKattenburg1.7 kmZuurdijk2.4 kmKlei2.4 kmEwer2.9 kmWehe-Den Hoorn2.9 kmUlrum3 kmWesterklooster3.1 kmKloosterburen3.1 kmNijenklooster3.1 kmKruisweg3.2 kmHornhuizen3.4 kmMolenrij3.5 kmWarfhuizen3.7 kmHouwerzijl3.7 kmNiekerk3.8 kmKleine Huisjes4.4 kmKlein Maarslag4.6 kmRoodehaan4.6 kmBroek4.8 kmSchouwen5.2 kmEenrum5.3 kmMidhalm5.4 kmGroot Maarslag5.4 kmZoutkamp5.5 kmSchouwerzijl5.7 kmWierhuizen5.8 kmMensingeweer5.8 kmVierhuizen5.8 kmPieterburen6.7 kmLutke Saaxum7.3 kmSaaxumhuizen7.4 kmOudedijk7.5 kmMaarhuizen7.7 kmSchilligeham8.1 kmWesternieland8.3 kmKaakhorn8.3 kmDingen8.7 kmRanum8.8 kmBaflo8.9 kmRasquert9.2 kmDen Andel9.3 kmAlinghuizen9.7 kmBellingeweer9.8 kmWinsum10 kmKlein Garnwerd10 kmTinallinge10 kmBreede11 kmWestervalge12 kmDe Vennen12 kmWetsinge12 kmLauwersoog12 kmKlein Wetsinge12 kmHekkum12 kmWarffum12 kmSauwerd13 kmOostervalge14 kmWierum14 kmSauwerdermeeden14 kmMenkeweer14 kmOnderwierum14 kmAdorp14 kmWesterdijkshorn14 kmOnderdendam14 kmStitswerd15 kmWadwerd15 kmWesterhorn15 km
Leens from above
Around Leens31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lauwersmeer National ParkNature12 kmSchiermonnikoog National ParkNature17 kmLauwersmeerNature14 kmLeekstermeerNature20 kmZuider EeNature21 kmLauwersNature15 kmBallastplaatNature11 kmSchiermonnikoogNature18 kmHervormde Kerk, Wehe-den HoornMonument2.4 kmPetruskerk, LeensMonument0.3 kmHoofdstraat 35, LeensMonument0.7 kmRentenierswoning met aangebouwd koetshuisMonument0.8 kmGereformeerde Kerk, UlrumMonument3.0 kmRijksmonument Borg VerhildersumMonument1.0 kmWierde 2, LeensMonument0.3 kmZuster A. Westerhofstraat 47, LeensMonument0.4 kmMuseum Borg VerhildersumMuseum1.0 kmOpenluchtmuseum Het HoogelandMuseum13 kmVisserijmuseum ZoutkampMuseum5.8 kmWierdenland MuseumMuseum7.0 kmBafloStation9.3 kmWinsumStation9.9 kmGrijpskerkStation13 kmLauwersoog, VeerFerry port13 kmSchiermonnikoog, VeerdamFerry port17 kmGroningenPlace20 kmRodenPlace25 kmZuidhornPlace13 kmBuitenpostPlace20 kmHoogkerkPlace18 kmUithuizenPlace20 km
Postal code
9965
Getting to Leens
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
30 kmSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
157 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
160 kmBafloRailway station
9.3 kmWinsumRailway station
9.9 kmGrijpskerkRailway station
13 kmLauwersoog, VeerSchiermonnikoog, Veerdam
13 kmSchiermonnikoog, VeerdamLauwersoog, Veer
17 kmPlaces near Leens
Places with a climate like Leens
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Leens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Leens.
What is the hottest month in Leens?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Leens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Leens?
January is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Leens?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Leens?
The postal code of Leens is 9965.