South Holland, Netherlands
Monster
Monster is a small town in South Holland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 11,580. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population11,580
Local time10:13
52.03° N, 4.17° EElevation 3 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code2681October: high / low15° / 9°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Monster at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:35 · 17:209 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous77% · Moonrise 20:14Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
85 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
43 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Monster
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 100%
Today30 Oct13°7°
Sat31 Oct11°5°
Sun1 Nov12°9°
Mon2 Nov14°9°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov11°7°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov10°4°
Fri6 Nov9°2°
Sat7 Nov9°1°
When to go to Monster
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 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 51 | 63 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 45 | 20 | 16 |
| High | 7° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 60 | 65 | 43 | 61 | 69 | 80 | 93 | 93 | 96 | 97 | 85 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 6° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Monster
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Monster
Outdoors around Monster
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
View of DelftViewpoints
0.5 kmGolfbaan DelflandGolf courses
0.8 kmBeest BouldersClimbing
0.9 kmCamping de MeeuwCamp sites
1.1 kmSurfPoelSurf spots
1.2 kmStadsboerderij De ReigershofZoos
1.4 kmSnowWorld ZoetermeerSki area · 0 km of pistes · 2 lifts
20 kmPadi 5 Star Diving CenterDive site
5.5 kmScublueDive site
11 kmDive site
12 kmDive site
13 kmNature around Monster
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Monster
Earthquakes around Monster
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record12within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Neeritter 1 km ↓1992 · 148 km
Towns and villages around Monster
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ter Heijde0.7 kmBaakwoning2.5 km's-Gravenzande2.8 kmPoeldijk3 kmRolpaal3.3 kmVluchtenburg3.3 kmHonselersdijk4 kmNaaldwijk4.2 kmMariëndijk4.6 kmHeenweg4.9 kmDe Driesprong5.3 kmKwintsheul5.7 kmWateringen6.6 kmWesterlee6.6 kmNieuwe Tuinen7 kmDe Lier7.6 kmMaasdijk7.9 kmBlaker8.2 kmLierhand8.4 kmBurgersdijk8.7 kmOostbuurt8.7 km
Monster from above
Around Monster36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lourdesgrot, South HollandNature12 kmZandmotormeerNature3.6 kmGantelNature3.8 kmDe Put, South HollandNature10 kmScheurNature18 kmRotteNature24 kmRozenburgNature11 kmScheveningen beachNature11 kmSnowWorld ZoetermeerSki area20 kmPadi 5 Star Diving CenterDive site5.5 kmScublueDive site11 kmDive siteDive site12 kmDorpskerk, 's-GravenzandeMonument2.6 kmGrote Kerk (Monster)Monument0.5 kmSt. MalochurchMonument0.5 kmDe Spaansche VlootMonument2.7 kmRaadhuis, 's-GravenzandeMonument2.8 kmDe Vier Winden, MonsterMonument0.5 kmWatertower MonsterMonument2.9 kmPeace PalaceMonument11 kmMauritshuisMuseum11 kmKunstmuseum Den HaagMuseum10 kmEscher MuseumMuseum11 kmHuis van het boekMuseum12 kmGallery Prince Willem VMuseum11 kmDen Haag MoerwijkStation9.7 kmRijswijkStation10 kmDen Haag HSStation11 kmHoek van HollandFerry port6.4 kmNieuwe Waterweg Stena Line 2Ferry port6.5 kmRotterdamPlace24 kmThe HaguePlace10 kmDelftPlace13 kmSchiedamPlace19 kmVlaardingenPlace17 kmRijswijkPlace10 km
Postal code
2681
Getting to Monster
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
20 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
51 kmAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANR
95 kmDen Haag MoerwijkRailway station
9.7 kmRijswijkRailway station
10 kmDen Haag HSRailway station
11 kmHoek van HollandMaasvlakte II
6.4 kmNieuwe Waterweg Stena Line 2Harwich International Port
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monster?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monster.
What is the hottest month in Monster?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Monster?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monster?
December is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Monster?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Monster?
The postal code of Monster is 2681.