Friesland, Netherlands
Lichtaard
Lichtaard is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 90. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population90
Local time04:32
53.33° N, 5.91° EElevation -1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9176October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lichtaard at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:22 · 17:209 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:31Northern 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 month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
80 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.9 km
Weather in Lichtaard
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 30 km/h · humidity 75%
Today25 Oct13°8°12.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°7°
Sat31 Oct10°5°
Sun1 Nov13°9°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov13°8°
When to go to Lichtaard
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 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 64 | 40 | 58 | 71 | 84 | 86 | 89 | 91 | 87 | 80 |
| 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 Lichtaard
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Lichtaard
Outdoors around Lichtaard
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Oan'e SwemmerCamp sites
0.5 kmSimmerwilleCamp sites
1.1 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmLeeuwarder Golfclub De Groene SterGolf courses
1.5 kmKinderboerderij LeeuwardenZoos
1.5 kmAquaZooZoos
1.7 kmNature around Lichtaard
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lichtaard
Earthquakes around Lichtaard
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Lichtaard
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Jannum1.6 kmReitsum1.7 kmRaard2.1 kmGinnum2.5 kmFoudgum2.8 kmBornwird2.9 kmJislum2.9 kmBrantgum3.1 kmWaaxens3.2 kmVaardeburen3.4 kmBetterwird3.7 kmBurdaard4.2 kmHegebeintum4.3 kmBlije4.4 kmHiaure4.6 kmHolwert4.7 kmBornwirdhuizen4.8 kmBoteburen4.9 kmWânswert4.9 kmHantum5.3 kmDokkum5.6 kmDrieboerehuizen5.7 kmFerwert5.9 kmHantumerhoek6.1 kmTergracht6.2 kmAalsum6.2 kmTeijeburen6.5 kmVisbuurt6.9 kmTernaard7.1 kmHantumerútbuorren7.1 kmMarrum7.4 kmHantumhuzen7.6 kmWesternijkerk7.7 kmWetsens8.3 km't Schoor8.8 kmHallum8.8 kmTilburen9.3 kmNijewier9.8 kmEastrum9.9 kmWie10 kmBollingawier10 kmHallumerhoek10 kmWierum11 kmMitselwier11 kmVijfhuizen11 kmEasternijtsjerk11 kmJouswier11 kmKettingwier11 kmReidswal11 kmKlein Medhuizen11 kmRopta12 kmGroot Medhuizen12 kmNes12 kmWestergeast12 kmIe12 kmSweagerbosk12 kmSteenvak13 kmDe Trieme13 kmMoarre13 kmKollumersweach13 kmTibma13 kmLjussens13 kmZandbulten13 kmZwagerveen13 kmOude Terp14 kmModdergat14 kmPeazens14 kmWijgeest14 kmAldwâld14 kmFeankleaster14 kmIngwierrum15 kmDijkshorne15 km
Lichtaard from above
Around Lichtaard32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Zuider EeNature11 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature10 kmEeltsjemarNature5.4 kmHet KleindiepNature5.6 kmGeastmer MarNature4.4 kmLauwersmeer National ParkNature20 kmRifNature18 kmEngelsmanplaatNature18 kmMarthakerkMonument2.5 kmPetruskerk, LichtaardMonumentunder 100 mHervormde kerk, ReitsumMonument1.6 kmChurch JannumMonument1.6 kmJohannes de Doperkerk, RaardMonument2.1 kmKerk, GinnumMonument2.5 kmKloosterkapel, SibrandahûsMonument2.6 kmCatharinakerk, JislumMonument2.7 kmTsjerkemuseumMuseum1.7 kmSkierstinsMuseum11 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum5.8 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum14 kmObserveum BurgumMuseum15 kmFeanwâldenStation11 kmDe WestereenStation12 kmHurdegarypStation12 kmWagenborgFerry port7.9 kmHolwert, VeerdamFerry port8.0 kmLeeuwardenPlace15 kmDokkumPlace5.6 kmBurgumPlace16 kmStiensPlace13 kmBuitenpostPlace18 kmDamwâldPlace6.9 km
Postal code
9176
Getting to Lichtaard
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
50 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
137 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
179 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
11 kmDe WestereenRailway station
12 kmHurdegarypRailway station
12 kmWagenborgFerry port
7.9 kmHolwert, VeerdamNes, Veerweg
8 kmPlaces near Lichtaard
Places with a climate like Lichtaard
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lichtaard?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lichtaard.
What is the hottest month in Lichtaard?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Lichtaard?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lichtaard?
December is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lichtaard?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Lichtaard?
The postal code of Lichtaard is 9176.