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Sint-Augustinuskerk, Schellingwoude
Sint-Augustinuskerk, Schellingwoude
North Holland, Netherlands

Marken

Marken is a village in North Holland, Netherlands. It has a population of about 1,846. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population1,846
Local time09:59
52.46° N, 5.10° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1156
The year in Markenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month96mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

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

Marken at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

82 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

44 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

2 of them World Heritage

Weather in Marken

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 37 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°9°8.2 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°8°
Thu29 Oct16°8°
Fri30 Oct13°7°
Sat31 Oct11°5°
Sun1 Nov11°5°
Mon2 Nov9°5°
Tue3 Nov10°4°

When to go to Marken

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162126576767656566441715
High6°7°10°15°18°21°23°23°19°15°10°7°
Low1°0°2°4°8°11°13°13°10°7°4°1°
Rain (mm)796069446369828685968984
Wet days15121191312161613141515

What's on in Marken

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

Monuments and museums in Marken

All monuments

More museums: Kijkhuis Sijtje Boes · Marken's Wooden Shoe Factory

Outdoors around Marken

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
Klimpark TwiskeClimbing
0.9 km
Golfbaan Waterland AmsterdamGolf courses
0.9 km
Golfpark De PurmerGolf courses
1 km
Durgerdam - VogelkijkschermViewpoints
1.1 km
Onderwaterpark TwiskeWater parks
1.4 km
Jeugdland|MaaklandTheme parks
2.2 km
Wolfskamer WintersportSki area · 2 km of pistes · 7 lifts
19 km
Aqua Fun PurmerendDive site
8.7 km
Duikcentrum PurmerendDive site
9.8 km
Dive site
14 km
Dive site
14 km

Nature around Marken

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 Marken

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marken

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Marken

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

Marken from above

Postal code

1156

Getting to Marken

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
28 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
72 km
Eindhoven AirportEIN
114 km
Purmerend OverwhereRailway station
11 km
PurmerendRailway station
11 km
Almere MuziekwijkRailway station
12 km
MarkenVolendam
0.2 km
VolendamMarken
4.4 km

Places near Marken

Places with a climate like Marken

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marken?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marken.
What is the hottest month in Marken?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Marken?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marken?
July is the wettest month with about 82 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Marken?
The postal code of Marken is 1156.