Friesland, Netherlands
Moddergat
Moddergat is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 215. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population215
Local time17:17
53.40° N, 6.08° EElevation 0 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9142October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month94mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Moddergat at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:19 · 18:2210 h 02 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:18Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
81 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
40 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 10 km
Weather in Moddergat
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 40 km/h · humidity 67%
Today24 Oct14°8°8.9 mm
Sun25 Oct15°8°12.5 mm
Mon26 Oct14°9°5.6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°2 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°2 mm
Fri30 Oct15°11°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct13°8°
Sun1 Nov11°8°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov11°8°3 mm
When to go to Moddergat
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 | 44 | 58 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 57 | 64 | 40 | 57 | 71 | 84 | 87 | 91 | 94 | 90 | 81 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Moddergat
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Moddergat
0.2 km
Sint-Antoniuskerk, PeazensBuilt 1200
0.6 km
De Hond
0.5 km
Boethuisje
2.4 km
Sint-Johanneskerk
2.5 km
Hervormde kerk (Lioessens)
0.5 km
Douanehuis
Museum0.5 km
Fiskerspaad 4, ModdergatBuilt 1962
Museum10 km
Museum DokkumBuilt 1963More museums: 't Fiskershúske
Outdoors around Moddergat
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 kmHertenkampZoos
0.6 kmPitch & Putt EsonstadGolf courses
0.6 kmBotniahiemCamp sites
1.1 kmHemelplatvorm Achter de ZwartenViewpoints
1.9 kmHoek van de BantSurf spots
3.4 kmNature around Moddergat
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Moddergat
Earthquakes around Moddergat
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Moddergat
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Peazens0.2 kmNes2.4 kmLjussens2.4 kmMoarre3.3 kmEasternijtsjerk3.3 kmRopta3.7 kmBollingawier3.8 kmWie4 kmEanjum4.2 kmWierum4.3 kmMitselwier4.8 kmNijewier4.9 kmAbbewier4.9 kmTeerd5.3 kmStiem5.6 kmReidswal5.6 kmDe Skâns-Oostmahorn5.7 kmJouswier5.8 kmEzumazijl6.4 kmHantumhuzen6.5 kmGroot Medhuizen6.7 km't Schoor6.7 kmWetsens7 kmHantumerútbuorren7 kmDijkshorne7.2 kmTibma7.6 kmOude Terp7.6 kmKlein Medhuizen7.7 kmTilburen8 kmHantumerhoek8 kmEastrum8.1 kmIe8.1 kmTernaard8.1 kmAalsum8.8 kmHantum9 kmSteenvak9.1 kmVisbuurt9.1 kmNieuwland9.3 kmHiaure9.5 kmIngwierrum9.7 kmBornwirdhuizen10 kmTeijeburen10 kmDokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen11 kmDokkum11 kmDrieboerehuizen11 kmBetterwird11 kmFoudgum11 kmBornwird11 kmKettingwier12 kmBrantgum12 kmWaaxens12 kmWestergeast12 kmRaard13 kmHolwert13 kmWijgeest13 kmAldwâld14 kmKollumerpomp14 kmDe Trieme14 kmLichtaard14 kmKollum15 km
Moddergat from above
Around Moddergat32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lauwersmeer National ParkNature8.9 kmLauwersmeerNature6.6 kmZuider EeNature5.7 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature8.8 kmHet KleindiepNature10 kmMallegraafsgatNature11 kmRifNature8.1 kmEngelsmanplaatNature8.6 kmSint-Antoniuskerk, PeazensMonument0.2 kmDe HondMonument0.6 kmBoethuisjeMonument0.5 kmSint-JohanneskerkMonument2.4 kmHervormde kerk (Lioessens)Monument2.5 kmDouanehuisMonument0.5 kmWatertoren, DokkumMonument10 kmNorth TowerMonument10 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum0.5 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum10 kmBunkermuseum SchleiMuseum13 kmKollumer Museum Mr. AndreaeMuseum14 kmSchelpenmuseum Paal 14Museum9.7 kmBuitenpostStation17 kmDe WestereenStation17 kmFeanwâldenStation20 kmLauwersoog, VeerFerry port7.7 kmSchiermonnikoog, VeerdamFerry port11 kmDokkumPlace11 kmBurgumPlace24 kmBuitenpostPlace17 kmDamwâldPlace14 kmSurhuisterveenPlace25 kmDe WestereenPlace16 km
Postal code
9142
Getting to Moddergat
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
46 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
150 kmSea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCN
175 kmBuitenpostRailway station
17 kmDe WestereenRailway station
17 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
20 kmLauwersoog, VeerSchiermonnikoog, Veerdam
7.7 kmSchiermonnikoog, VeerdamLauwersoog, Veer
11 kmPlaces near Moddergat
Places with a climate like Moddergat
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Moddergat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Moddergat.
What is the hottest month in Moddergat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Moddergat?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Moddergat?
December is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Moddergat?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Moddergat?
The postal code of Moddergat is 9142.