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Sint-Corneliuskerk, Limmen
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Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Limmen
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Limmen
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Akersloot
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Akersloot
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nood
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nood
North Holland, Netherlands

Limmen

Limmen is a small town in North Holland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,300. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population7,300
Local time17:09
52.57° N, 4.69° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1906
The year in Limmenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low15° / 9°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Limmen at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

99 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

42 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Limmen

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct14°8°13.3 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°17.7 mm
Sun25 Oct14°11°11.8 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct13°5°
Sat31 Oct14°5°

When to go to Limmen

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172025516268656564431916
High6°7°9°14°17°19°22°22°19°15°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°8°11°14°14°11°9°5°3°
Rain (mm)8057644258647891931109987
Wet days16131191212161613161616
Sea6°5°6°8°12°15°17°19°17°15°11°8°

What's on in Limmen

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

Monuments and museums in Limmen

All monuments

Outdoors around Limmen

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
Zee-AquariumAquariums
0.1 km
Backyard Surf ShopSurf spots
0.2 km
Boulderhal SendmastClimbing
0.5 km
DierendorpZoos
0.5 km
BAZ BouldergymClimbing
0.6 km
Zaanse SchansTheme parks
0.8 km
Dive site
13 km
ScubidoDive site
15 km
Dive site
18 km
IBC'sDive site
18 km

Nature around Limmen

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 Limmen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Limmen

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Limmen

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

Limmen from above

Postal code

1906

Getting to Limmen

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
29 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
70 km
Eindhoven AirportEIN
133 km
HeilooRailway station
3.5 km
CastricumRailway station
3.6 km
UitgeestRailway station
5.3 km
Veerbootstation AkerslootVeerbootstation Zuidschermer
3.5 km
Veerbootstation ZuidschermerVeerbootstation Akersloot
3.6 km

Places near Limmen

Places with a climate like Limmen

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Limmen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Limmen.
What is the hottest month in Limmen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Limmen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Limmen?
November is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Limmen?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Limmen?
The postal code of Limmen is 1906.