Friesland, Netherlands
Raard
Raard is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 225. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population225
Local time14:38
53.33° N, 5.94° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9155October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Raard at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 17:169 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:11Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.9Next 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 month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
80 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3.4 km
Weather in Raard
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 25 km/h · humidity 87%
Today27 Oct17°10°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°5°
Sat31 Oct13°6°
Sun1 Nov12°2°
Mon2 Nov14°10°
Tue3 Nov14°9°
Wed4 Nov10°3°
Thu5 Nov11°-1°0.5 mm
When to go to Raard
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 | 48 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 56 | 64 | 41 | 58 | 71 | 84 | 86 | 89 | 91 | 87 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° |
What's on in Raard
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Raard
Outdoors around Raard
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 kmPitch & Putt EsonstadGolf courses
0.6 kmKinderboerderij DoniastateZoos
1.1 kmRypstjerksterpolder - UitzichtplateauViewpoints · 8 m
1.2 kmLeeuwarder Golfclub De Groene SterGolf courses
1.5 kmBos & PingoCamp sites
1.5 kmNature around Raard
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Raard
Earthquakes around Raard
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Raard
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bornwird1.1 kmBetterwird1.7 kmLichtaard2.1 kmFoudgum2.1 kmBornwirdhuizen2.7 kmJannum3 kmHiaure3 kmBrantgum3.1 kmDokkum3.5 kmWaaxens3.6 kmReitsum3.7 kmAalsum4.2 kmHantum4.3 kmGinnum4.6 kmJislum4.8 kmHantumerhoek4.8 kmVaardeburen5.2 kmHantumerútbuorren5.5 kmHolwert5.5 kmBurdaard5.6 kmDrieboerehuizen5.9 kmBlije6.2 kmHantumhuzen6.3 kmWetsens6.4 kmTernaard6.4 kmHegebeintum6.4 kmTeijeburen6.4 kmVisbuurt6.5 kmWânswert6.8 kmBoteburen6.8 kmTilburen7.2 kmTergracht7.7 kmEastrum7.8 km't Schoor8 kmNijewier8 kmFerwert8 kmBollingawier8.7 kmWie8.7 kmMitselwier9 kmJouswier9 kmKettingwier9.1 kmKlein Medhuizen9.3 kmReidswal9.3 kmEasternijtsjerk9.3 kmMarrum9.5 kmWierum9.6 kmRopta9.7 kmGroot Medhuizen9.7 kmWesternijkerk9.8 kmWestergeast10 kmIe10 kmNes10 kmSteenvak10 kmDe Trieme11 kmHallum11 kmTibma11 kmMoarre11 kmSweagerbosk11 kmKollumersweach11 kmLjussens11 kmZwagerveen12 kmZandbulten12 kmOude Terp12 kmWijgeest12 kmAldwâld12 kmHallumerhoek12 kmModdergat13 kmFeankleaster13 kmPeazens13 kmIngwierrum13 kmDijkshorne13 kmVijfhuizen13 kmTeerd13 kmEanjum13 kmNieuwland14 kmEzumazijl14 kmDokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen14 kmStiem14 kmKollum15 km
Raard from above
Around Raard32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Zuider EeNature8.6 kmDokkumer GrutdjipNature8.3 kmEeltsjemarNature5.3 kmHet KleindiepNature3.5 kmGeastmer MarNature2.5 kmLauwersmeer National ParkNature17 kmRifNature17 kmEngelsmanplaatNature17 kmMarthakerkMonument0.4 kmJohannes de Doperkerk, RaardMonumentunder 100 mSaint Mary ChurchMonument1.1 kmKloosterkapel, SibrandahûsMonument1.6 kmPetruskerk, LichtaardMonument2.0 kmSaint Mary Church (Foudgum)Monument2.2 kmMiedenmolenMonument2.4 kmKlaarkampstermeermolenMonument2.4 kmMuseum DokkumMuseum3.7 kmTsjerkemuseumMuseum3.1 kmSkierstinsMuseum10 kmFiskerspaad 4, ModdergatMuseum12 kmObserveum BurgumMuseum14 kmFeanwâldenStation11 kmDe WestereenStation11 kmHurdegarypStation12 kmWagenborgFerry port8.8 kmHolwert, VeerdamFerry port8.9 kmLeeuwardenPlace16 kmDokkumPlace3.5 kmBurgumPlace15 kmStiensPlace14 kmBuitenpostPlace16 kmDamwâldPlace5.3 km
Postal code
9155
Getting to Raard
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
48 kmAmsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
138 kmMünster Osnabrück AirportFMO
177 kmFeanwâldenRailway station
11 kmDe WestereenRailway station
11 kmHurdegarypRailway station
12 kmWagenborgFerry port
8.8 kmHolwert, VeerdamNes, Veerweg
8.9 kmPlaces near Raard
Places with a climate like Raard
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Raard?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Raard.
What is the hottest month in Raard?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Raard?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Raard?
December is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Raard?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Raard?
The postal code of Raard is 9155.