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Lochem
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Stadhuis, Lochem
Synagoge, Lochem
Synagoge, Lochem
Grote of Sint-Gudulakerk (Lochem)
Grote of Sint-Gudulakerk (Lochem)
Lantaarnpaal bij Markt 26, Lochem
Lantaarnpaal bij Markt 26, Lochem
Gelderland, Netherlands

Lochem

Lochem is a small town in Gelderland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 12,360. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now9°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population12,360
Local time18:37
52.16° N, 6.41° EElevation 14 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes7241–7242, 7244
The year in Lochemweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Lochem at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

88 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

45 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Lochem

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°6°1.5 mm
Fri23 Oct15°7°12.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°13.2 mm
Sun25 Oct14°7°16.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°8°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°6°
Fri30 Oct14°4°
Sat31 Oct15°5°

When to go to Lochem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152225566666646466441615
High6°7°10°15°19°22°24°23°20°15°10°6°
Low0°0°2°4°8°11°13°12°10°7°4°1°
Rain (mm)805871456977888074767881
Wet days151211101213161612131415

What's on in Lochem

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

Monuments and museums in Lochem

All monuments

Outdoors around Lochem

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
Boulderblok LochemClimbing
0.6 km
Het Broake BosZoos
1.3 km
Camping Den BlankenCamp sites
1.7 km
VoortmanskoeleViewpoints
2.1 km
De KiefteCamp sites
2.3 km
De FriezenbergViewpoints · 38 m
3.9 km
Dive site
14 km
Dive site
18 km

Nature around Lochem

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 Lochem

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Lochem

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Lochem

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

Lochem from above

Postal codes

7241–72427244

Getting to Lochem

Weeze (Niederrhein) AirportNRN
65 km
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMO
87 km
Düsseldorf AirportDUS
100 km
LochemRailway station
1.3 km
VordenRailway station
8.6 km
RuurloRailway station
9.1 km
Voet & fietsveer GorsselVoet & fietsveer Wilp
16 km
Voet & fietsveer WilpVoet & fietsveer Gorssel
16 km

Places near Lochem

Places with a climate like Lochem

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lochem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lochem.
What is the hottest month in Lochem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Lochem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lochem?
July is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Lochem?
Lochem has 3 postal codes: 7241–7242, 7244.