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Midlum
Sint-Michaëlkerk, Harlingen
Sint-Michaëlkerk, Harlingen
Harlingen railway station
Harlingen railway station
Nicolaaskerk, Midlum
Nicolaaskerk, Midlum
Andreaskerk, Wijnaldum
Andreaskerk, Wijnaldum
Friesland, Netherlands

Midlum

Midlum is a village in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 535. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population535
Local time10:14
53.18° N, 5.45° EElevation 3 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codes8871–8872
The year in Midlumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month93mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Midlum at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

76 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

37 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 2.6 km

Weather in Midlum

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct12°6°
Sat31 Oct13°7°
Sun1 Nov13°9°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov12°7°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov11°5°
Thu5 Nov10°5°
Fri6 Nov10°5°
Sat7 Nov11°6°

When to go to Midlum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161823435768656563391716
High5°6°8°12°16°18°21°21°18°14°10°7°
Low2°1°3°5°9°12°14°14°12°9°5°3°
Rain (mm)765661375864778288938980
Wet days171412101212151714161717
Sea6°5°6°9°12°15°18°19°17°14°11°8°

What's on in Midlum

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

Monuments and museums in Midlum

All monuments

Outdoors around Midlum

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
Makkumerwaard - Makkumerdiep - UitkijktorenViewpoints
0.8 km
De Holle PoarteCamp sites
1.5 km
KinderdierentuinZoos
1.5 km
De ZeehoeveCamp sites
1.6 km
Funsport MakkumSurf spots
1.6 km
Vogelkijkhut HegewiersterfjildViewpoints
1.7 km

Nature around Midlum

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 Midlum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Midlum

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Midlum

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

Midlum from above

Postal codes

8871–8872

Getting to Midlum

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
76 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
108 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
152 km
HarlingenRailway station
2 km
Harlingen HavenRailway station
2.6 km
FranekerRailway station
6.8 km
HarlingenSAS Steiger · Terschelling Snelboot · Terschelling Veerboot · Vlieland Veerboot
2.5 km
Fietspont KeimpetilleFerry port
10 km

Places near Midlum

Places with a climate like Midlum

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Midlum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Midlum.
What is the hottest month in Midlum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Midlum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Midlum?
January is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Midlum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Midlum?
Midlum has 2 postal codes: 8871–8872.